Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Cadet 16 2005 vs Princecraft Super Pro 176 FnP SE 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Cadet 16 2005 vs Princecraft Super Pro 176 FnP SE 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Princecraft Cadet 16 2005 at 16,0 ft versus Princecraft Super Pro 176 FnP SE 2009 at 17,4 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft Super Pro 176 FnP SE 2009 tips the scales at 1 301 lbs — 713 lbs less than the Princecraft Cadet 16 2005 at 588 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 SE 2009 tops out at 115 hp. Engine specs for the Princecraft Cadet 16 2005 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 Super Pro 176 FnP SE 2009 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Princecraft Cadet 16 2005 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princecraft Super Pro 176 FnP SE 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Super Pro 176 FnP SE 2009 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 7 passengers and at 17,4 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princecraft Cadet 16 2005 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 6 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakePrincecraft
MakePrincecraft
ModelCadet 16
ModelSuper Pro 176 FnP SE
Model Year2005
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam6 ft. 0 in. (1.8 m)
Beam92 in. (2.3 m)
Beam - Meters1.83
Beam - Meters2.34
Beam - Inches72
Beam - Inches92
Weight - Detail588 lbs. (267 kg)
Weight - Detail1,301 lbs. (590 kg)
Weight - kg266.71
Weight - kg590.12
Weight - lbs.588
Weight - lbs.1301
Length - Meters4.9
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet16
Length - Feet17.42
Length - Inches4
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 4 in. (4.9 m)
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 5 in. (5.3 m)
Length overall - Meters4.98
Length overall - Meters5.31
Length overall - Inches196
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 diameter21 in. (0.5 m)
Tube diameternot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard25 hp (19 kw)
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - DetailPortable
Fuel tank capacity - Detail35 gal. (132 l)
Drive typeOutBoard
Drive typeOutboard
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters132.49
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal35
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Engine maxnot available
Engine max115 hp (86 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,210 lbs. (549 kg)
Maximum capacityPerson: 907 lbs. (411 kg) Total: 1,647 lbs. (747 kg)
Maximum people6 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