Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Cadet 2008 vs Princecraft Fish n' Promenade SP 176 FNP 2004 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Cadet 2008 vs Princecraft Fish n' Promenade SP 176 FNP 2004 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.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 220 hp, the Princecraft Fish n' Promenade SP 176 FNP 2004 has a 195-hp advantage over the Princecraft Cadet 2008's 25-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Princecraft Fish n' Promenade SP 176 FNP 2004 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Princecraft Cadet 2008 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princecraft Fish n' Promenade SP 176 FNP 2004 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Fish n' Promenade SP 176 FNP 2004 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 0,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princecraft Cadet 2008 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
ModelFish n' Promenade SP 176 FNP
Model Year2008
Model Year2004
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam6 ft. 0 in. (1.8 m)
Beam94 in
Beam - Meters1.83
Beam - Meters2.39
Beam - Inches72
Beam - Inches94
Weight - Detail588 lbs. (267 kg)
Weight - Detail2000 lbs
Weight - kg266.71
Weight - kg907.18
Weight - lbs.588
Weight - lbs.2
Length [at waterline]Pontoon: 16 ft. 4 in. (4.9 m)
Length [at waterline]not available
Length [deck]16 ft. 0 in. (4.8 m)
Length [deck]not available
Length - Meters4.9
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet16
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Inches4
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 4 in. (4.9 m)
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 4 in
Length overall - Meters4.98
Length overall - Meters5.59
Length overall - Inches196
Length overall - Inches22
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail29 in
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.74
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches29
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail43 in
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters1.09
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches43
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]32 in
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialnot available
Hull typePontoon
Hull typenot available
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter21 in. (0.53 m)
Tube diameternot available
Tube gauge0.080 in. (2 mm)
Tube gaugenot available
Number of tubes2
Number of tubesnot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - DetailPortable
Fuel tank capacity - Detail60 gal
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max25 hp (19 kW)
Engine max220 HP
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters227.12
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal6
Operational Info
Maximum capacityPerson: 885 lbs. (401 kg) Total: 1,210 lbs. (549 kg)
Maximum capacity1300 lbs
Maximum people6
Maximum people8 Persons