Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Super Pro 186 SE 2007 vs Princecraft Vectra 19 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Super Pro 186 SE 2007 vs Princecraft Vectra 19 2012 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Princecraft Super Pro 186 SE 2007 at 18,0 ft versus Princecraft Vectra 19 2012 at 19,6 ft. At 1 525 lbs and 1 532 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 186 SE 2007 has a 100-hp advantage over the Princecraft Vectra 19 2012's 75-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 Vectra 19 2012 is rated for 9 passengers, while the Princecraft Super Pro 186 SE 2007 caps at 8. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princecraft Vectra 19 2012 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Vectra 19 2012 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 9 passengers and at 19,6 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princecraft Super Pro 186 SE 2007 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 8 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakePrincecraft
MakePrincecraft
ModelSuper Pro 186 SE
ModelVectra 19
Model Year2007
Model Year2012
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam95 in. (2.4 m)
Beam8 ft. 5 in. (2.6 m)
Beam - Meters2.41
Beam - Meters2.57
Beam - Inches95
Beam - Inches101
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] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.84
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches33
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail1,525 lbs. (692 kg)
Weight - Detail1,532 lbs. (695 kg)
Weight - kg691.73
Weight - kg694.9
Weight - lbs.1525
Weight - lbs.1532
Width [transom] - Detail80 in. (2.0 m)
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height [transom]25 in. (0.6 m)
Height [transom]not available
Length - Meters5.6
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet18
Length - Feet19.58
Length - Inches6
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 6 in. (5.6 m)
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 7 in. (6 m)
Length overall - Meters5.64
Length overall - Meters5.97
Length overall - Inches222
Length overall - Inches235
Length [deck]not available
Length [deck]18 ft. 1 in. (5.5 m)
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.110 in. (2.8 mm) Side: 0.072 in. (1.8 mm)
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull typenot available
Hull typePontoon
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail40 gal. (151 l)
Fuel tank capacity - DetailPortable
Fuel tank capacity - Liters151.42
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal4
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max175 hp (131 kW)
Engine max75 hp (56 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacityPerson: 1,158 lbs. (525 kg) Total: 1,902 lbs. (863 kg)
Maximum capacity1,788 lbs. (811 kg)
Maximum people8
Maximum people9 / 1,228 lbs. (557 kg)
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameternot available
Tube diameter25 in. (0.64 m)
Tube gaugenot available
Tube gauge0.080 in. (2 mm)
Number of tubesnot available
Number of tubes2