Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Fish n' Promenade SP 176 FNP AE 2004 vs Princecraft PR 1448MT 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Fish n' Promenade SP 176 FNP AE 2004 vs Princecraft PR 1448MT 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.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 115 hp, the Princecraft Fish n' Promenade SP 176 FNP AE 2004 has a 90-hp advantage over the Princecraft PR 1448MT 2009'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 AE 2004 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Princecraft PR 1448MT 2009 caps at 4. 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 AE 2004 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Fish n' Promenade SP 176 FNP AE 2004 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 7 passengers and at 0,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princecraft PR 1448MT 2009 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 4 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakePrincecraft
MakePrincecraft
ModelFish n' Promenade SP 176 FNP AE
ModelPR 1448MT
Model Year2004
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam87 in
Beam70 in. (1.77 m)
Beam - Meters2.21
Beam - Meters1.78
Beam - Inches87
Beam - Inches7
Draft [max] - Detail30 in
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.76
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches3
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail1146 lbs
Weight - Detail365 lbs. (165 kg)
Weight - kg519.82
Weight - kg165.56
Weight - lbs.1146
Weight - lbs.365
Height - Detail40 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters1.02
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches4
Height - Inchesnot available
Height [transom]20 in
Height [transom]20 in. (0.50 m)
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 5 in
Length overall - Detail14 ft. (4.27 m)
Length overall - Meters5.31
Length overall - Meters4.27
Length overall - Inches209
Length overall - Inches168
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail21 in. (0.53 in.)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters53.34
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches21
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail48 in. (1.2 m)
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet14
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail28 gal
Fuel tank capacity - DetailPortable
Fuel tank capacity - Liters105.99
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal28
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Engine max115 HP
Engine max25 hp (19 kW)
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1500 lbs
Maximum capacityPerson: 500 lbs. (227 kg) Total: 825 lbs. (374 kg)
Maximum people7 Persons
Maximum people4
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thickness0.072 in. (1.83 mm)
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee