Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft 221V L4S O/B 2006 vs Princecraft Pro 179 DX BT 2004 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft 221V L4S O/B 2006 vs Princecraft Pro 179 DX BT 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 175 hp, the Princecraft 221V L4S O/B 2006 has a 100-hp advantage over the Princecraft Pro 179 DX BT 2004's 75-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Princecraft Pro 179 DX BT 2004 carries 35 gallons versus 5 gallons in the Princecraft 221V L4S 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 221V L4S O/B 2006 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Princecraft Pro 179 DX BT 2004 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princecraft 221V L4S O/B 2006 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft 221V L4S O/B 2006 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 12 passengers and at 22,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princecraft Pro 179 DX BT 2004 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 6 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakePrincecraft
MakePrincecraft
Model221V L4S O/B
ModelPro 179 DX BT
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] - Detail31 in. (0.8 m)
Draft [max] - Detail31 in
Draft [max] - Meters0.79
Draft [max] - Meters0.79
Draft [max] - Inches31
Draft [max] - Inches31
Weight - Detail2,250 lbs. (1,021 kg)
Weight - Detail1095 lbs
Weight - kg1020.58
Weight - kg496.68
Weight - lbs.225
Weight - lbs.1095
Width [transom] - Detail83 in. (2.1 m)
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height [transom]25 in. (0.64 m)
Height [transom]20 in
Length - Meters6.8
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet22
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Inches2
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 2 in. (6.8 m)
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 10 in
Length overall - Meters6.76
Length overall - Meters5.44
Length overall - Inches266
Length overall - Inches214
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail36 in
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters0.91
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches36
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 max175 hp (131 kw)
Engine max75 HP
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,344 lbs. (1,063 kg)
Maximum capacity1280 lbs
Maximum people12
Maximum people6 Persons