Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft PW1960MT 2008 vs Princecraft Super Pro 185 GL 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a flat Princecraft PW1960MT 2008 against a modified vee Princecraft Super Pro 185 GL 2012 means you're likely deciding between two genuinely different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Princecraft PW1960MT 2008 at 19,0 ft versus Princecraft Super Pro 185 GL 2012 at 18,5 ft. At 71 lbs and 145 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class — either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 175 hp, the Princecraft Super Pro 185 GL 2012 has a 125-hp advantage over the Princecraft PW1960MT 2008's 50-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Princecraft PW1960MT 2008 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Princecraft Super Pro 185 GL 2012 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princecraft PW1960MT 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft PW1960MT 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 19,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princecraft Super Pro 185 GL 2012 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 6 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakePrincecraft
MakePrincecraft
ModelPW1960MT
ModelSuper Pro 185 GL
Model Year2008
Model Year2012
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam83 in. (2.1 m)
Beam95 in. (2.4 m)
Beam - Meters2.11
Beam - Meters2.41
Beam - Inches83
Beam - Inches95
Depth - Detail21.5 in. (0.55 m)
Depth - Detail46 in. (1.2 m)
Depth - Centimeters55.88
Depth - Centimeters116.84
Depth - Inches21.5
Depth - Inches46
Weight - Detail710 lbs. (322 kg)
Weight - Detail1,450 lbs. (658 kg)
Weight - kg322.05
Weight - kg657.71
Weight - lbs.71
Weight - lbs.145
Width [transom] - Detail60 in. (1.52 m)
Width [transom] - Detail80 in. (2 m)
Height [transom]20 in. (0.5 m)
Height [transom]25 in. (0.6 m)
Length - Meters5.79
Length - Meters5.6
Length - Feet19
Length - Feet18.5
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 0 in. (5.79 m)
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 6 in. (5.6 m)
Length overall - Meters5.79
Length overall - Meters5.64
Length overall - Inches228
Length overall - Inches222
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail33 in. (0.8 m)
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.84
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches33
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessHull: 0.100 in. (0.25 cm)
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.110 in. (2.8 mm) Side: 0.072 in. (1.8 mm)
Hull typeFlat
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - DetailPortable
Fuel tank capacity - Detail40 gal. (151 l)
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max50 hp (37 kW)
Engine max175 hp (131 kW)
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters151.42
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal4
Operational Info
Maximum capacityPerson: 1,158 lbs. (525 kg); Total: 1,898 lbs. (861 kg)
Maximum capacity1,902 lbs. (863 kg)
Maximum people8
Maximum people6 / 1,158 lbs. (525 kg)