ProCraft 181 Combo 2006 boat specs
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ProCraft 181 Combo 2006
2006
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ProCraft 192 Super Pro DC 2005 boat specs
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ProCraft 192 Super Pro DC 2005
2005
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ProCraft 181 Combo 2006 vs ProCraft 192 Super Pro DC 2005: Same Brand, Different Boat

The ProCraft 181 Combo 2006 vs ProCraft 192 Super Pro DC 2005 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.

Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling - 200 hp for the ProCraft 181 Combo 2006 and 200 hp for the ProCraft 192 Super Pro DC 2005. Real-world performance will come down more to which motor is actually bolted on, its load at the time, and whether it's a 4-stroke or 2-stroke setup. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the ProCraft 192 Super Pro DC 2005 carries 45 gallons versus 31 gallons in the ProCraft 181 Combo 2006. 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 ProCraft 181 Combo 2006 is rated for 6 passengers, while the ProCraft 192 Super Pro DC 2005 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the ProCraft 181 Combo 2006 could be the deciding factor.

Bottom line: Choose the ProCraft 181 Combo 2006 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 6 passengers and at 18,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The ProCraft 192 Super Pro DC 2005 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
MakeProCraft
MakeProCraft
Model181 Combo
Model192 Super Pro DC
Model Year2006
Model Year2005
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam96 in.
Beam94.25 in.
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Meters2.39
Beam - Inches96
Beam - Inches94.25
Weight - Detail1,660 lbs.
Weight - Detail1595 Lbs.
Weight - kg752.96
Weight - kg723.48
Weight - lbs.1660
Weight - lbs.1595
Length - Feet18
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Inches4
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 4 in.
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 6 in.
Length overall - Meters5.59
Length overall - Meters5.64
Length overall - Inches220
Length overall - Inches222
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detailn/a
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detailn/a
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]24.5 in.
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardMotorGuide? 12V, 46 lb. thrust trolling motor w/ removable mount
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail31 gal.
Fuel tank capacity - Detail45 gal.
Fuel tank capacity - Liters117.35
Fuel tank capacity - Liters170.34
Fuel tank capacity - Gal31
Fuel tank capacity - Gal45
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max200 hp
Engine max200 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,560 lbs.
Maximum capacity1720 Lbs.
Maximum people6 (915 lbs.)
Maximum people5 passengers
Water capacitynot available
Water capacityn/a
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailCustom, factory-matched
Trailer - DetailCustom factory matched trailer.
Trailer - Length over allw/ Swing-Away: 20 ft. 7 in. w/o Swing-Away: 22 ft. 3 in.
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Width97 in.
Trailer - Widthnot available
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass

ProCraft 181 Combo 2006 vs ProCraft 192 Super Pro DC 2005 - Common Questions

Which is easier to trailer - the ProCraft 181 Combo 2006 or the ProCraft 192 Super Pro DC 2005?
For trailering, the ProCraft 192 Super Pro DC 2005 has the edge at 1 595 lbs dry weight versus 1 660 lbs for the ProCraft 181 Combo 2006. Add a motor (typically 300–500 lbs for an outboard in this class), gear, and a partial fuel load and the difference grows. Lighter is friendlier on smaller tow vehicles and on fuel economy while hauling.
How many people can each boat hold?
The ProCraft 181 Combo 2006 is Coast Guard rated for 6 passengers, while the ProCraft 192 Super Pro DC 2005 is certified for 5. Note that legal capacity and comfortable capacity aren't always the same thing - on a full day out, most experienced boaters aim for about 80% of the rated number to keep things comfortable.
Which boat is wider, and does it affect trailering?
The ProCraft 181 Combo 2006 measures 96" wide, compared to 94" for the ProCraft 192 Super Pro DC 2005. The US standard-width towing limit is 8’6" (102") in most states - anything over that may need a wide-load permit. Confirm your specific route requirements with each state's DOT.
Which boat has the larger fuel tank - the ProCraft 181 Combo 2006 or the ProCraft 192 Super Pro DC 2005?
The ProCraft 192 Super Pro DC 2005 has the bigger tank at 45 gallons, versus 31 gallons on the ProCraft 181 Combo 2006. That 14-gallon difference translates to roughly 42–70 nautical miles of additional range at cruising speed, depending on motor, load, and conditions.
Are the ProCraft 181 Combo 2006 and ProCraft 192 Super Pro DC 2005 from the same manufacturer?
Yes - both the ProCraft 181 Combo 2006 and the ProCraft 192 Super Pro DC 2005 are built by ProCraft. That means shared dealer networks, common parts availability, and consistent build quality across the line. The choice between them is essentially a question of how much boat you need, not which brand you trust.