Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Fish n' Promenade SP 176 FNP 2004 vs Princecraft Tournament SP 178 SC SE 2005: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Fish n' Promenade SP 176 FNP 2004 vs Princecraft Tournament SP 178 SC SE 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 220 hp, the Princecraft Fish n' Promenade SP 176 FNP 2004 has a 70-hp advantage over the Princecraft Tournament SP 178 SC SE 2005's 150-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 2004 carries 60 gallons versus 35 gallons in the Princecraft Tournament SP 178 SC SE 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 2004 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Princecraft Tournament SP 178 SC SE 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 2004 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Fish n' Promenade SP 176 FNP 2004 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 8 passengers and at 0,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princecraft Tournament SP 178 SC SE 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
ModelTournament SP 178 SC SE
Model Year2004
Model Year2005
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam94 in.
Beam92 in. (2.3 m)
Beam - Meters2.39
Beam - Meters2.34
Beam - Inches94
Beam - Inches92
Draft [max] - Detail29 in.
Draft [max] - Detail31 in. (0.8 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.74
Draft [max] - Meters0.79
Draft [max] - Inches29
Draft [max] - Inches31
Weight - Detail2000 lbs.
Weight - Detail1,165 lbs. (528 kg)
Weight - kg907.18
Weight - kg528.43
Weight - lbs.2000
Weight - lbs.1165
Height - Detail43 in.
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters1.09
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches43
Height - Inchesnot available
Height [transom]32 in.
Height [transom]20 in. (0.5 m)
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 4 in.
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 5 in. (5.3 m)
Length overall - Meters5.59
Length overall - Meters5.31
Length overall - Inches220
Length overall - Inches209
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail40 in. (1.0 m)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters101.6
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches40
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail75 in. (1.9 m)
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters5.3
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet17
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches5
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail60 gal.
Fuel tank capacity - Detail35 gal. Built-in (132 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters227.12
Fuel tank capacity - Liters132.49
Fuel tank capacity - Gal60
Fuel tank capacity - Gal35
Engine max220 HP
Engine max150 hp (112 kw)
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1300 lbs.
Maximum capacity1,488 lbs. (675 kg)
Maximum people8 Persons
Maximum people6
Body / Hull
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessBottom: .100 in. (2.5 mm) Side: .072 in. (1.8 mm)