advantages and building processDeck Boats
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Fishing Boats and Pontoon Boats
Princecraft® deck boats allow you to enjoy the best of both worlds
- The performance of a speed boat
- The comfort and spaciousness of a pontoon
- Everyone can enjoy the fun
Over 65 years of engineering goes into our deck boats
- The same innovative engineering and almost the same assembly as our fish boats
- The same legendary Princecraft® quality is evidenced in every detail
- The same quest for unparalleled performance
Aluminum boats perform better than fiberglass
Fiberglass is heavier than aluminum, so you get better performance from a smaller engine.
Aluminum boats offer a number of advantages:
- Plane faster and stay on plane at slower speeds
- Provide better fuel efficiency and easier trailering with a smaller vehicle
- Offer unsurpassed handling and performance
- Require less maintenance than fiberglass
- Can be beached on a rocky shore without chipping or cracking the hull
- Are more durable, which is why they manufacture airplanes and semi-trucks from aluminum
Princecraft® State-of-the-art CAD Design and Engineering
- Our designers create and test models in the computer
- Develop hulls and features for performance and styling
- CAD and solid works 3D software ensures every specification is precise
- Exclusive three-step construction process combining:
- Riveting
- Welding and
- Aircraft-grade adhesive
- For unmatched combination of strength, durability and performance
Testing and Re-testing
- Our history of innovation demonstrates our unyielding quest for better boats
- Every hull is tank tested - from the largest to the smallest
- Ensures water tightness
- Prototypes are tested for performance and durability
- Final adjustments are made to hulls and components
Built from the best aluminum
- We insist on H36 throughout our boats because we won't compromise on durability
- H36 is 25% harder than other aluminum alloys used by some competitors
- Provides uniform strength and a truer hull shape
- Provides a better ride, more durability and lasting value
Every Component Fits Better
High-tech CNC cutting equipment so cuts are extremely precise
- Every component fits precisely, performs better and lasts longer
- The biggest difference in assembly from model to model are the serial numbers
Structural Durability
The best combination of structural components for each boat size and usage
- We maximize the structural strength of hulls with aluminum transverse and longitudinal framings
- H36 center keel from stern to mid ship
- H36 aluminum brace-plate from mid-ship to bow
- Aluminum extrusion at the junction of the hull and the sides
Princecraft® has more extruded aluminum parts than its competitors. These parts play an important role in obtaining a more refined finish and greater rigidity of the boat. Our gunnels, that are designed this way, give even more rigidity to our hulls.
Wider, Deeper V-hull
- Our deck boats have a greater load capacity
- A wider, deeper-V provides more stability while idling or underway
- Our advanced hull design cuts through water better with less pounding
- Our hulls can handle larger, faster engines
- Reverse-chine hull designs for performance-enhancing lift, efficiency and agility
- Our hulls, made of single piece of aluminum, are designed to easily absorb the shock of waves
Ergonomic interiors
- We build every deck for optimum comfort and performance
- Spacious floor plans and plenty of seating
- Helm stations with everything within easy reach
- Ample underseat and floor storage
- Clean sight lines
Ultra-comfortable seats
Our plush seating is built for all-day comfort
- Thickly upholstered chairs, benches and lounges are among the most comfortable available
- High seat-backs for greater support
- Many models provide a full-width sun lounge or chaise lounge
- Some models feature our plush folding pedestal seats
Unmatched fit and finish
No other aluminum boat manufacturer can match our craftsmanship
- Fit and finish comparable to fine automobiles
- As comfortable as your living room, with a better view
- Integrated, smooth-looking side panels
- No exposed wiring or gaps in components
- You can see the quality in every detail
- Coordinated colors and graphics
Boats that last as long as a Princecraft® demand a timeless look
Custom-Engineered for Mercury Power
- Provides optimum performance and reliability
- A variety of outboard engines is available for each Princecraft® boat
- All Mercury outboard engines are covered by a limited warranty
Options crafted to Princecraft® standards
- Many options are manufactured specifically for each model and use
- Trailers are custom-built to fit each model
- Fasteners for optional canvas enclosures are factory installed on every boat for a precise fit
- From captain's chairs with "bolster" to ski tow post, all the custom options you want are available
Better resale value
- You can easily recognize the quality and durability built into every Princecraft® boat
- So can any other prospective buyer should you ever decide to sell your boat
- Unlike many other brands, Princecraft® offers excellent resale value for years to come
Hassle-free boating experience
Quality through and through enhances every day on the water
- We offer one of the best Protection Plan in the industry
- It's your assurance our boats are built every bit as good as we say they are
- Our Protection Plan covers everything from hulls to canvas enclosures