Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Fish n' Promenade SP 176 FNP AE 2004 vs Princecraft PW 1860 2011 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Fish n' Promenade SP 176 FNP AE 2004 vs Princecraft PW 1860 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.
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 PW 1860 2011's 60-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
Both boats are rated for 7 passengers — a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.
Bottom line: Performance buyers should lean toward the Princecraft Fish n' Promenade SP 176 FNP AE 2004 and its 115-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the Princecraft PW 1860 2011 with its 60-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.
General Boat Info
MakePrincecraft
MakePrincecraft
ModelFish n' Promenade SP 176 FNP AE
ModelPW 186
Model Year2004
Model Year2011
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam87 in
Beam83.5 in. (2.12 m)
Beam - Meters2.21
Beam - Meters2.13
Beam - Inches87
Beam - Inches83.5
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 - Detail850 lbs. (386 kg)
Weight - kg519.82
Weight - kg385.55
Weight - lbs.1146
Weight - lbs.85
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. (0.51 m)
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 5 in
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 5 in. (5.61 m)
Length overall - Meters5.31
Length overall - Meters5.61
Length overall - Inches209
Length overall - Inches221
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - DetailSide: 25 in. (0.64 m)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters63.5
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches25
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail60 in. (1.52 m)
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet18.42
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 capacity1,680 lbs. (762 kg)
Maximum people7 Persons
Maximum people7 / 1,078 lbs. (489 kg)
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thickness0.110 in. (2.8 mm)
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee