Picked up my Princecraft

[mike4010]

Went and picked up my Princecraft 162 BT today. Finally got to see one other than the brochure. I am very impressed!! The fit and finish is excellant - at least as good as the Lund. Also, has the H36 aluminum vs. H34 for Lund.<br /><br />I liked the Lund Rebel V and Alumacraft Lunker, but I think the Princecraft is the best in this class of smaller fishing boats.<br /><br />Feel free to comment or ask questions,<br />Mike

 

[jusdecul]

Re: Picked up my Princecraft

I envy you cause I still gotta sell my old boat before i go and buy MY new Princecraft. It's true, they are much better in person after looking at them in a magazine for months... I'm curious as to how much HP you put behind your boat. I'm looking at getting the Starfish DLX BT (Cause the best fishermen don't want a console) and the dealer want to sell me a 40hp while I can only afford a 25! I was wondering if you went through any of this and what your choice finally was since your boat is relatively the same weight.<br />Mine would be 480 pounds. Answer here or see my post "What is the appropriate Hp for a given weight? "<br /><br />Enjoy your new boat

 

[Jacques321]

Re: Picked up my Princecraft

Congrats on acquiring your new PrinceCraft<br /><br />If you like it now you'll like it even more in a year or two once it's broken in. It's the kind of boat that grows on you.<br /><br />As you probably already know there's nothing cheap or shoddy about a Princecraft, its quality through and through. I've yet to meet any Princecraft owner tell me they are not satisfied with their boat in terms of performance and standard equipment.<br /><br />I've put mine through the paces on many occasions on our lake and she handles like a dream in most conditions.<br /><br />Main difference with the Lunds is the Princrafts plane slightly higher out of the water(less drag), therefore better top end speed.<br /><br />Have Fun

 

[mike46886]

Re: Picked up my Princecraft

PCET,<br /><br />I have 25 horse power limit on the lake I frequent so I went with a 30 honda (I will modify the horsepower sticker since they are the same size motor etc.) I think that should be good - I will have 75% of the motor allowed for the boat (40).<br /><br />I previously had an alumacraft lunker that was about 650 pounds and rated to 45 horse. Lunker is now rated to 50 horse.<br /><br />My 162 BT is 579 pounds. I bet your starfish would fly with a 25.<br /><br />Have fun!!<br />Mike

 

[billy-bobby]

Re: Picked up my Princecraft

hey, PCET did you buy your motor yet, If not, then I strongly suggest do not go with anything less than 35 hp if you want top end performance from the 16 ft BLT.<br />I had a Starfish plain jane, and tried both a 25 and a 35, The 25 was okay, but the boat was meant for the 35. Your BLT is much heavier than mine, and I think you might be unhappy with 25.<br />My .02