Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft 26 WK 2004 vs Princecraft Pro 176 2005 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft 26 WK 2004 vs Princecraft Pro 176 2005 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 WK 2004 measures 26,0 feet overall (2004), giving it roughly 9,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Princecraft Pro 176 2005 at 17,0 feet (2005). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft 26 WK 2004 tips the scales at 2 335 lbs — 2 322 lbs more than the Princecraft Pro 176 2005 at 13 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 Pro 176 2005 tops out at 150 hp. Engine specs for the Princecraft 26 WK 2004 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 34 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 Pro 176 2005 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Princecraft 26 WK 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 Pro 176 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Pro 176 2005 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 WK 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 Year2005
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in
Beam92 in. (2.3 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.34
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches92
Weight - Detail2,335 lbs
Weight - Detail1,300 lbs. (590 kg)
Weight - kg1059.14
Weight - kg589.67
Weight - lbs.2335
Weight - lbs.13
Length - Feet26
Length - Feet17
Length - Inches4
Length - Inches5
Length overall - Detail26 ft. 4 in
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]20 in. (0.5 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 - Detail35 gal. Built-in (132 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters128.7
Fuel tank capacity - Liters132.49
Fuel tank capacity - Gal34
Fuel tank capacity - Gal35
Drive typeOutBoard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine maxnot available
Engine max150 hp (112 kw)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,725 lbs
Maximum capacity1,643 lbs. (745 kg)
Maximum people2
Maximum people7
Body / Hull
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessBottom: .100 in. (2.5 mm) Side: .072 in. (1.8 mm)