Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft 26 SS 2004 vs Princecraft PW 1760 2011 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft 26 SS 2004 vs Princecraft PW 1760 2011 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 SS 2004 measures 26,0 feet overall (2004), giving it roughly 8,5 additional feet of deck space compared to the Princecraft PW 1760 2011 at 17,5 feet (2011). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft 26 SS 2004 tips the scales at 2 333 lbs — 1 551 lbs more than the Princecraft PW 1760 2011 at 782 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 PW 1760 2011 tops out at 60 hp. Engine specs for the Princecraft 26 SS 2004 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Princecraft PW 1760 2011 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Princecraft 26 SS 2004 caps at 2. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princecraft PW 1760 2011 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft PW 1760 2011 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 17,5 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princecraft 26 SS 2004 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 2 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakePrincecraft
MakePrincecraft
Model Year2004
Model Year2011
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in
Beam83.5 in. (2.12 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.13
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches83.5
Weight - Detail2,333 lbs
Weight - Detail782 lbs. (354 kg)
Weight - kg1058.23
Weight - kg354.71
Weight - lbs.2333
Weight - lbs.782
Length - Feet26
Length - Feet17.5
Length - Inches4
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail26 ft. 4 in
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 6 in. (5.33 m)
Length overall - Meters8.03
Length overall - Meters5.33
Length overall - Inches316
Length overall - Inches21
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - DetailSide: 25 in. (0.64 m)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters63.5
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches25
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail60 in. (1.52 m)
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]20 in. (0.51 m)
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter25 in
Tube diameternot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard135 hp
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail34 gal
Fuel tank capacity - DetailPortable
Fuel tank capacity - Liters128.7
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal34
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Drive typeOutBoard
Drive typeOutboard
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Engine maxnot available
Engine max60 hp (45 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,725 lbs
Maximum capacity1,550 lbs. (703 kg)
Maximum people2
Maximum people6 / 990 lbs. (449 kg)
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thickness0.100 in. (2.5 mm)
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee