The Princecraft Super Pro 186 2011 is a modified-V design and the Princecraft Xpedition 170 SC 2012 is a deep-V design, so you're likely deciding between two noticeably 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 Super Pro 186 2011 at 18,5 ft versus Princecraft Xpedition 170 SC 2012 at 16,9 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft Super Pro 186 2011 tips the scales at 1 510 lbs - 455 lbs more than the Princecraft Xpedition 170 SC 2012 at 1 055 lbs. That difference is meaningful if you're working within a half-ton or three-quarter-ton truck's tow rating, especially once you factor in a motor, gear, and fuel.

The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 175 hp, the Princecraft Super Pro 186 2011 has a 60-hp advantage over the Princecraft Xpedition 170 SC 2012's 115-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 Super Pro 186 2011 carries 40 gallons versus 20 gallons in the Princecraft Xpedition 170 SC 2012. 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 Super Pro 186 2011 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Princecraft Xpedition 170 SC 2012 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princecraft Super Pro 186 2011 could be the deciding factor.