Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Fish n' Promenade SP 176 FNP AE 2004 vs Princecraft Pro 145 SC 2006: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Fish n' Promenade SP 176 FNP AE 2004 vs Princecraft Pro 145 SC 2006 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 55-hp advantage over the Princecraft Pro 145 SC 2006's 60-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 Pro 145 SC 2006 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 Pro 145 SC 2006 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
ModelPro 145 SC
Model Year2004
Model Year2006
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam87 in.
Beam84 in. (2.2 m)
Beam - Meters2.21
Beam - Meters2.13
Beam - Inches87
Beam - Inches84
Draft [max] - Detail30 in.
Draft [max] - Detail27 in. (0.7 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.76
Draft [max] - Meters0.69
Draft [max] - Inches30
Draft [max] - Inches27
Weight - Detail1146 lbs.
Weight - Detail700 lbs. (318 kg)
Weight - kg519.82
Weight - kg317.51
Weight - lbs.1146
Weight - lbs.700
Height - Detail40 in.
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters1.02
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches40
Height - Inchesnot available
Height [transom]20 in.
Height [transom]20 in. (0.5 m)
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 5 in.
Length overall - Detail14 ft. 6 in. (4.4 m)
Length overall - Meters5.31
Length overall - Meters4.42
Length overall - Inches209
Length overall - Inches174
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail30 in. (0.8 m)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters76.2
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches30
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail69 in. (1.8 m)
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters4.4
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet14
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches6
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 max60 hp (45 kw)
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1500 lbs.
Maximum capacity1,001 lbs. (454 kg)
Maximum people7 Persons
Maximum people4
Body / Hull
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessBottom: .090 in. (2.3 mm) Side: .072 in. (1.8 mm)
Trailer Info
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - DetailStandard Painted Bunk Style Trailer
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - Weight362 lbs. (164 kg)