Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Fish n' Promenade SP 176 FNP 2004 vs Princecraft Pro 186 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Fish n' Promenade SP 176 FNP 2004 vs Princecraft Pro 186 2009 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 220 hp, the Princecraft Fish n' Promenade SP 176 FNP 2004 has a 45-hp advantage over the Princecraft Pro 186 2009's 175-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 6 gal and 4 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
Both boats are rated for 8 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 2004 and its 220-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the Princecraft Pro 186 2009 with its 175-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.
General Boat Info
MakePrincecraft
MakePrincecraft
ModelFish n' Promenade SP 176 FNP
ModelPro 186
Model Year2004
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam94 in
Beam95 in. (2.4 m)
Beam - Meters2.39
Beam - Meters2.41
Beam - Inches94
Beam - Inches95
Draft [max] - Detail29 in
Draft [max] - Detail33 in. (0.8 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.74
Draft [max] - Meters0.84
Draft [max] - Inches29
Draft [max] - Inches33
Weight - Detail2000 lbs
Weight - Detail1,490 lbs. (676 kg)
Weight - kg907.18
Weight - kg675.85
Weight - lbs.2
Weight - lbs.149
Height - Detail43 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters1.09
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches43
Height - Inchesnot available
Height [transom]32 in
Height [transom]25 in. (0.6 m)
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 4 in
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 6 in. (5.6 m)
Length overall - Meters5.59
Length overall - Meters5.64
Length overall - Inches22
Length overall - Inches222
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail46 in. (1.2 m)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters116.84
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches46
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail80 in. (2 m)
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet18.5
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail60 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail40 gal. (151 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters227.12
Fuel tank capacity - Liters151.42
Fuel tank capacity - Gal6
Fuel tank capacity - Gal4
Engine max220 HP
Engine max175 hp (131 kW)
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1300 lbs
Maximum capacityPerson: 1,158 lbs. (525 kg) Total: 1,902 lbs. (863 kg)
Maximum people8 Persons
Maximum people8
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.110 in. (2.8 mm) Side: 0.072 in. (1.8 mm)
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee