Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft 26 LP-SS 2005 vs Princecraft Super Pro 176 FnP 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft 26 LP-SS 2005 vs Princecraft Super Pro 176 FnP 2009 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 26 LP-SS 2005 measures 26,0 feet overall (2005), giving it roughly 8,6 additional feet of deck space compared to the Princecraft Super Pro 176 FnP 2009 at 17,4 feet (2009). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft 26 LP-SS 2005 tips the scales at 2 333 lbs — 1 037 lbs more than the Princecraft Super Pro 176 FnP 2009 at 1 296 lbs. That difference is meaningful if you're working within a half-ton or three-quarter-ton truck's tow rating, especially once you factor in a motor, gear, and fuel.
The Princecraft Super Pro 176 FnP 2009 tops out at 115 hp. Engine specs for the Princecraft 26 LP-SS 2005 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.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 26 LP-SS 2005 is rated for 15 passengers, while the Princecraft Super Pro 176 FnP 2009 caps at 7. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princecraft 26 LP-SS 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft 26 LP-SS 2005 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 15 passengers and at 26,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princecraft Super Pro 176 FnP 2009 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 7 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakePrincecraft
MakePrincecraft
Model26 LP-SS
ModelSuper Pro 176 FnP
Model Year2005
Model Year2009
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 - Detail2,333 lbs. (1,058 kg)
Weight - Detail1,296 lbs. (588 kg)
Weight - kg1058.23
Weight - kg587.86
Weight - lbs.2333
Weight - lbs.1296
Length - Meters8
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet26
Length - Feet17.42
Length - Inches4
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail26 ft. 4 in. (8.0 m)
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 5 in. (5.3 m)
Length overall - Meters8.03
Length overall - Meters5.31
Length overall - Inches316
Length overall - Inches209
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail40 in. (1.0 m)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters101.6
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches4
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail30 in. (0.8 m)
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.76
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches3
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail75 in. (1.9 m)
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]25 in. (0.6 m)
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter25 in. (0.64 m)
Tube diameternot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard135 hp (101 kw)
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail33 gal. Built-in (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
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Engine maxnot available
Engine max115 hp (86 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,793 lbs. (1,267 kg)
Maximum capacityPerson: 907 lbs. (411 kg) Total: 1,647 lbs. (747 kg)
Maximum people15 persons
Maximum people7
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.100 in. (2.5 mm) Side: 0.072 in. (1.8 mm)
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee