Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft 24 LP 2006 vs Princecraft Pro 179 DX SC 2006 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft 24 LP 2006 vs Princecraft Pro 179 DX SC 2006 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Princecraft 24 LP 2006 measures 24,0 feet overall (2006), giving it roughly 7,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Princecraft Pro 179 DX SC 2006 at 17,0 feet (2006). At 22 lbs and 12 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class — either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 115 hp for the Princecraft 24 LP 2006 and 135 hp for the Princecraft Pro 179 DX SC 2006. 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. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 33 gal and 35 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Princecraft 24 LP 2006 is rated for 14 passengers, while the Princecraft Pro 179 DX SC 2006 caps at 4. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princecraft 24 LP 2006 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft 24 LP 2006 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 14 passengers and at 24,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princecraft Pro 179 DX SC 2006 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 4 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakePrincecraft
MakePrincecraft
Model24 LP
ModelPro 179 DX SC
Model Year2006
Model Year2006
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.6 m)
Beam92 in. (2.3 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.34
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches92
Weight - Detail2,200 lbs. (998 kg)
Weight - Detail1,200 lbs. (544 kg)
Weight - kg997.9
Weight - kg544.31
Weight - lbs.22
Weight - lbs.12
Length [deck]24 ft. 3 in. (7.4 m)
Length [deck]not available
Length - Meters7.4
Length - Meters5.4
Length - Feet24
Length - Feet17
Length - Inches4
Length - Inches1
Length overall - Detail24 ft. 4 in. (7.4 m)
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 10 in. (5.4 m)
Length overall - Meters7.42
Length overall - Meters5.44
Length overall - Inches292
Length overall - Inches214
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail36 in. (0.9 m)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters91.44
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches36
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail31 in. (0.8 m)
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.79
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches31
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail76 in. (1.9 m)
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]20 in. (0.5 m)
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter25 in. (0.64 m)
Tube diameternot available
Tube gauge.080 in. (2.0 mm)
Tube gaugenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail33 gal. (125 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail35 gal. (132 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters124.92
Fuel tank capacity - Liters132.49
Fuel tank capacity - Gal33
Fuel tank capacity - Gal35
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max115 hp (86 kw)
Engine max135 hp (101 kw)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,633 lbs. (1,194 kg)
Maximum capacity1,300 lbs. (590 kg)
Maximum people14
Maximum people4
Body / Hull
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessBottom: .110 in. (2.8 mm) Side: .072 in. (1.8 mm
Trailer Info
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - DetailStandard Painted Bunk Style Trailer
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - Weight518 lbs. (235 kg)