Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Sport 182 WS 2013 vs Princecraft Tournament SP 169 DLX 2004 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Sport 182 WS 2013 vs Princecraft Tournament SP 169 DLX 2004 comparison sits squarely in the category of decisions where specs alone won't tell the whole story — intended use, storage, and long-term ownership costs all factor in.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 175 hp, the Princecraft Sport 182 WS 2013 has a 85-hp advantage over the Princecraft Tournament SP 169 DLX 2004's 90-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Princecraft Tournament SP 169 DLX 2004 carries 28 gallons versus 4 gallons in the Princecraft Sport 182 WS 2013. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Princecraft Sport 182 WS 2013 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Princecraft Tournament SP 169 DLX 2004 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princecraft Sport 182 WS 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Sport 182 WS 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 18,5 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princecraft Tournament SP 169 DLX 2004 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 5 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakePrincecraft
MakePrincecraft
ModelSport 182 WS
ModelTournament SP 169 DLX
Model Year2013
Model Year2004
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam95 in. (2.4 m)
Beam88 in
Beam - Meters2.41
Beam - Meters2.24
Beam - Inches95
Beam - Inches88
Depth - Detail46 in. (1.2 m)
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters116.84
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches46
Depth - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail33 in. (0.8 m)
Draft [max] - Detail29 in
Draft [max] - Meters0.84
Draft [max] - Meters0.74
Draft [max] - Inches33
Draft [max] - Inches29
Weight - Detail1,490 lbs. (676 kg)
Weight - Detail965 lbs
Weight - kg675.85
Weight - kg437.72
Weight - lbs.149
Weight - lbs.965
Width [transom] - Detail80 in. (2 m) chine
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height [transom]25 in. (0.6 m)
Height [transom]20 in
Length - Feet18.5
Length - Feetnot available
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 6 in. (5.6 m)
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 2 in
Length overall - Meters5.64
Length overall - Meters4.93
Length overall - Inches222
Length overall - Inches194
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail35 in
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters0.89
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches35
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialnot available
Hull thickness0.110 in. (2.8 mm) bottom 0.072 in. (1.8 mm) side
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail40 gal. (151 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail28 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters151.42
Fuel tank capacity - Liters105.99
Fuel tank capacity - Gal4
Fuel tank capacity - Gal28
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max175 hp (131 kW)
Engine max90 HP
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,729 lbs. (784 kg)
Maximum capacity1200 lbs
Maximum people8 / 1,085 lbs. (492 kg)
Maximum people5 Persons