Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Cadet 16 2005 vs Princecraft Super Pro 176 2011 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Cadet 16 2005 vs Princecraft Super Pro 176 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Princecraft Cadet 16 2005 at 16,0 ft versus Princecraft Super Pro 176 2011 at 17,5 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft Cadet 16 2005 tips the scales at 588 lbs — 574 lbs more than the Princecraft Super Pro 176 2011 at 14 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 2011 tops out at 150 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 2011 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 2011 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Super Pro 176 2011 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 7 passengers and at 17,5 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
Model Year2005
Model Year2011
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 - Detail1,400 lbs. (635 kg)
Weight - kg266.71
Weight - kg635.03
Weight - lbs.588
Weight - lbs.14
Length - Meters4.9
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet16
Length - Feet17.5
Length - Inches4
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 4 in. (4.9 m)
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 6 in. (5.3 m)
Length overall - Meters4.98
Length overall - Meters5.33
Length overall - Inches196
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)
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 - Detail40 gal. (151 l)
Drive typeOutBoard
Drive typeOutboard
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters151.42
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal4
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Engine maxnot available
Engine max150 hp (112 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,210 lbs. (549 kg)
Maximum capacity1,736 lbs. (787 kg)
Maximum people6 Persons
Maximum people7 / 992 lbs. (450 kg)
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