Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft 192V L2S O/B 2006 vs Princecraft Tournament SP 178 DLX 2004 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft 192V L2S O/B 2006 vs Princecraft Tournament SP 178 DLX 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.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 150 hp for the Princecraft 192V L2S O/B 2006 and 150 hp for the Princecraft Tournament SP 178 DLX 2004. 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 Princecraft Tournament SP 178 DLX 2004 carries 35 gallons versus 5 gallons in the Princecraft 192V L2S O/B 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 Princecraft Tournament SP 178 DLX 2004 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Princecraft 192V L2S O/B 2006 caps at 1. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princecraft Tournament SP 178 DLX 2004 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Tournament SP 178 DLX 2004 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 0,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princecraft 192V L2S O/B 2006 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 1 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakePrincecraft
MakePrincecraft
Model192V L2S O/B
ModelTournament SP 178 DLX
Model Year2006
Model Year2004
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam97 in. (2.5 m)
Beam92 in
Beam - Meters2.46
Beam - Meters2.34
Beam - Inches97
Beam - Inches92
Depth - Detail32 in. (0.8 m)
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters81.28
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches32
Depth - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail29 in. (0.7 m)
Draft [max] - Detail31 in
Draft [max] - Meters0.74
Draft [max] - Meters0.79
Draft [max] - Inches29
Draft [max] - Inches31
Weight - Detail1,960 lbs. (889 kg)
Weight - Detail1159 lbs
Weight - kg889.04
Weight - kg525.71
Weight - lbs.196
Weight - lbs.1159
Width [transom] - Detail83 in. (2.1 m)
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height [transom]25 in. (0.64 m)
Height [transom]20 in
Length - Meters5.8
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet19
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Inches2
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 2 in. (5.8 m)
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 5 in
Length overall - Meters5.84
Length overall - Meters5.31
Length overall - Inches23
Length overall - Inches209
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail40 in
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters1.02
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches4
Body / Hull
Hull thicknessBottom: .110 in. (2.8 mm) Side: .110 in. (2.8 mm)
Hull thicknessnot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail50 gal. (189 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail35 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters189.27
Fuel tank capacity - Liters132.49
Fuel tank capacity - Gal5
Fuel tank capacity - Gal35
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max150 hp (112 kw)
Engine max150 HP
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,067 lbs. (938 kg)
Maximum capacity1455 lbs
Maximum people1
Maximum people6 Persons