Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Super Pro 186 2010 vs Princecraft Tournament SP 188 BT 2004 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Super Pro 186 2010 vs Princecraft Tournament SP 188 BT 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 Super Pro 186 2010 has a 95-hp advantage over the Princecraft Tournament SP 188 BT 2004's 80-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 4 gal and 6 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
Both boats are rated for 8 passengers — a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.
Bottom line: Performance buyers should lean toward the Princecraft Super Pro 186 2010 and its 175-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the Princecraft Tournament SP 188 BT 2004 with its 80-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.
General Boat Info
MakePrincecraft
MakePrincecraft
ModelSuper Pro 186
ModelTournament SP 188 BT
Model Year201
Model Year2004
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam95 in. (2.4 m)
Beam94 in
Beam - Meters2.41
Beam - Meters2.39
Beam - Inches95
Beam - Inches94
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] - Detail31 in
Draft [max] - Meters0.84
Draft [max] - Meters0.79
Draft [max] - Inches33
Draft [max] - Inches31
Weight - Detail1,490 lbs. (676 kg)
Weight - Detail1192 lbs
Weight - kg675.85
Weight - kg540.68
Weight - lbs.149
Weight - lbs.1192
Width [transom] - Detail80 in. (2.0 m)
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 - Detail18 ft. 4 in
Length overall - Meters5.64
Length overall - Meters5.59
Length overall - Inches222
Length overall - Inches22
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail40 in
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters1.02
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches4
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialnot available
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.110 in. (2.8 mm) Side: 0.072 in. (1.8 mm)
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail40 gal. (151 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail60 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters151.42
Fuel tank capacity - Liters227.12
Fuel tank capacity - Gal4
Fuel tank capacity - Gal6
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max175 hp (131 kW)
Engine max80 HP
Operational Info
Maximum capacityPerson: 1,158 lbs. (525 kg) Total: 1,902 lbs. (863 kg)
Maximum capacity1600 lbs
Maximum people8
Maximum people8 Persons