Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft 26 SS 2004 vs Princecraft Super Pro 176 SE 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft 26 SS 2004 vs Princecraft Super Pro 176 SE 2007 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 9,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Princecraft Super Pro 176 SE 2007 at 17,0 feet (2007). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft 26 SS 2004 tips the scales at 2 333 lbs — 898 lbs more than the Princecraft Super Pro 176 SE 2007 at 1 435 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 SE 2007 tops out at 150 hp. Engine specs for the Princecraft 26 SS 2004 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Princecraft 26 SS 2004 carries 34 gallons versus 4 gallons in the Princecraft Super Pro 176 SE 2007. 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 Super Pro 176 SE 2007 is rated for 7 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 Super Pro 176 SE 2007 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Super Pro 176 SE 2007 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 7 passengers and at 17,0 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
Model26 SS
ModelSuper Pro 176 SE
Model Year2004
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in
Beam92 in. (2.3 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.34
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches92
Weight - Detail2,333 lbs
Weight - Detail1,435 lbs. (651 kg)
Weight - kg1058.23
Weight - kg650.9
Weight - lbs.2333
Weight - lbs.1435
Length - Feet26
Length - Feet17
Length - Inches4
Length - Inches6
Length overall - Detail26 ft. 4 in
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 6 in. (5.3 m)
Length overall - Meters8.03
Length overall - Meters5.33
Length overall - Inches316
Length overall - Inches21
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail41 in. (1.0 m)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters104.14
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches41
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] - Detail80 in. (2.0 m)
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]25 in. (0.6 m)
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters5.3
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 - Detail40 gal. (151 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters128.7
Fuel tank capacity - Liters151.42
Fuel tank capacity - Gal34
Fuel tank capacity - Gal4
Drive typeOutBoard
Drive typeOutboard
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Engine maxnot available
Engine max150 hp (112 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,725 lbs
Maximum capacityPerson: 992 lbs. (450 kg) Total: 1,736 lbs. (787 kg)
Maximum people2
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)