Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Fish n' Promenade SP 176 FNP AE 2004 vs Princecraft Pro Series 179 WS 2011 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Fish n' Promenade SP 176 FNP AE 2004 vs Princecraft Pro Series 179 WS 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.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 115 hp for the Princecraft Fish n' Promenade SP 176 FNP AE 2004 and 135 hp for the Princecraft Pro Series 179 WS 2011. Real-world performance will come down more to which motor is actually bolted on, its load at the time, and whether it's a 4-stroke or 2-stroke setup. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Princecraft Fish n' Promenade SP 176 FNP AE 2004 carries 28 gallons versus 4 gallons in the Princecraft Pro Series 179 WS 2011. 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 Series 179 WS 2011 caps at 5. 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 Series 179 WS 2011 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 5 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakePrincecraft
MakePrincecraft
ModelFish n' Promenade SP 176 FNP AE
ModelPro Series 179 WS
Model Year2004
Model Year2011
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam87 in
Beam92 in. (2.3 m)
Beam - Meters2.21
Beam - Meters2.34
Beam - Inches87
Beam - Inches92
Draft [max] - Detail30 in
Draft [max] - Detail31 in. (0.8 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.76
Draft [max] - Meters0.79
Draft [max] - Inches3
Draft [max] - Inches31
Weight - Detail1146 lbs
Weight - Detail1,299 lbs. (589 kg)
Weight - kg519.82
Weight - kg589.22
Weight - lbs.1146
Weight - lbs.1299
Height - Detail40 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters1.02
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches4
Height - Inchesnot available
Height [transom]20 in
Height [transom]25 in. (0.6 m)
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 5 in
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 4 in. (5.3 m)
Length overall - Meters5.31
Length overall - Meters5.28
Length overall - Inches209
Length overall - Inches208
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail37 in. (0.9 m)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters93.98
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches37
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail80 in. (2 m)
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet17.33
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail28 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail40 gal. (151 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters105.99
Fuel tank capacity - Liters151.42
Fuel tank capacity - Gal28
Fuel tank capacity - Gal4
Engine max115 HP
Engine max135 hp (101 kW)
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1500 lbs
Maximum capacity1,410 lbs. (640 kg)
Maximum people7 Persons
Maximum people5 / 670 lbs. (304 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