Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Fish n' Promenade SP 176 FNP AE 2004 vs Princecraft Vantage 23 2010 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Fish n' Promenade SP 176 FNP AE 2004 vs Princecraft Vantage 23 2010 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 115 hp for the Princecraft Vantage 23 2010. 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 Vantage 23 2010 carries 33 gallons versus 28 gallons in the Princecraft Fish n' Promenade SP 176 FNP AE 2004. 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 Vantage 23 2010 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Princecraft Fish n' Promenade SP 176 FNP AE 2004 caps at 7. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princecraft Vantage 23 2010 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Vantage 23 2010 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 12 passengers and at 23,8 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princecraft Fish n' Promenade SP 176 FNP AE 2004 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 7 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakePrincecraft
MakePrincecraft
ModelFish n' Promenade SP 176 FNP AE
ModelVantage 23
Model Year2004
Model Year201
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam87 in
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.6 m)
Beam - Meters2.21
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches87
Beam - Inches102
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 - Detail1,881 lbs. (853 kg)
Weight - kg519.82
Weight - kg853.21
Weight - lbs.1146
Weight - lbs.1881
Height - Detail40 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters1.02
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches4
Height - Inchesnot available
Height [transom]20 in
Height [transom]not available
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 5 in
Length overall - Detail23 ft. 9 in. (7.2 m)
Length overall - Meters5.31
Length overall - Meters7.24
Length overall - Inches209
Length overall - Inches285
Length [deck]not available
Length [deck]22 ft. 9 in. (6.9 m)
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet23.75
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail28 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail33 gal. (125 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters105.99
Fuel tank capacity - Liters124.92
Fuel tank capacity - Gal28
Fuel tank capacity - Gal33
Engine max115 HP
Engine max115 hp (86 kW)
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1500 lbs
Maximum capacityPerson: 1,635 lbs. (742 kg) Total: 2,375 lbs. (1,077 kg)
Maximum people7 Persons
Maximum people12
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typenot available
Hull typePontoon
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameternot available
Tube diameter25 in. (0.64 m)
Tube gaugenot available
Tube gauge0.080 in. (2 mm)
Number of tubesnot available
Number of tubes2