Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft 201 L 2006 vs Princecraft Pro 179 DX SC 2004 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft 201 L 2006 vs Princecraft Pro 179 DX SC 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.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 135 hp, the Princecraft Pro 179 DX SC 2004 has a 65-hp advantage over the Princecraft 201 L 2006's 70-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Princecraft Pro 179 DX SC 2004 is rated for 5 passengers, while the Princecraft 201 L 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 Pro 179 DX SC 2004 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Pro 179 DX SC 2004 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 5 passengers and at 0,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princecraft 201 L 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
Model201 L
ModelPro 179 DX SC
Model Year2006
Model Year2004
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 0 in. (2.4 m)
Beam92 in
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Meters2.34
Beam - Inches96
Beam - Inches92
Weight - Detail1,504 lbs. (682 kg)
Weight - Detail1200 lbs
Weight - kg682.2
Weight - kg544.31
Weight - lbs.1504
Weight - lbs.12
Length [deck]20 ft. 0 in. (6.1 m)
Length [deck]not available
Length - Meters6.2
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet2
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Inches4
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 4 in. (6.2 m)
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 10 in
Length overall - Meters6.2
Length overall - Meters5.44
Length overall - Inches244
Length overall - Inches214
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail31 in
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.79
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches31
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail36 in
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters0.91
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches36
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]20 in
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter23 in. (0.58 m)
Tube diameternot available
Tube gauge.080 in. (2.0 mm)
Tube gaugenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - DetailPortable w/ hose and bulb
Fuel tank capacity - Detail35 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Litersw
Fuel tank capacity - Liters132.49
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max70 hp (52 kw)
Engine max135 HP
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal35
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,000 lbs. (907 kg)
Maximum capacity1280 lbs
Maximum people1
Maximum people5 Persons