Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Fish n' Promenade SP 176 FNP AE 2004 vs Princecraft Pro 162 SS 2005 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Fish n' Promenade SP 176 FNP AE 2004 vs Princecraft Pro 162 SS 2005 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 575 hp, the Princecraft Pro 162 SS 2005 has a 460-hp advantage over the Princecraft Fish n' Promenade SP 176 FNP AE 2004's 115-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Princecraft Fish n' Promenade SP 176 FNP AE 2004 carries 28 gallons versus 2 gallons in the Princecraft Pro 162 SS 2005. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
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 162 SS 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 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 162 SS 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
ModelFish n' Promenade SP 176 FNP AE
ModelPro 162 SS
Model Year2004
Model Year2005
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam87 in
Beam85 in. (2.2 m)
Beam - Meters2.21
Beam - Meters2.16
Beam - Inches87
Beam - Inches85
Draft [max] - Detail30 in
Draft [max] - Detail27 in. (0.7 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.76
Draft [max] - Meters0.69
Draft [max] - Inches3
Draft [max] - Inches27
Weight - Detail1146 lbs
Weight - Detail980 lbs. (445 kg)
Weight - kg519.82
Weight - kg444.52
Weight - lbs.1146
Weight - lbs.98
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. (0.5 m)
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 5 in
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 5 in. (5.0 m)
Length overall - Meters5.31
Length overall - Meters5
Length overall - Inches209
Length overall - Inches197
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail33 in. (0.8 m)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters83.82
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches33
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail69 in. (1.8 m)
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters5
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet16
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches5
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail28 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail20 gal. (77 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters105.99
Fuel tank capacity - Liters75.71
Fuel tank capacity - Gal28
Fuel tank capacity - Gal2
Engine max115 HP
Engine max575 hp (56 kw)
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1500 lbs
Maximum capacity1,410 lbs. (640 kg)
Maximum people7 Persons
Maximum people6
Body / Hull
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessBottom: .090 in. (2.3 mm) Side: .072 in. (1.8 mm)