Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Fish n' Promenade SP 176 FNP 2004 vs Princecraft Versailles SVX 25 LP Vazer (I/O) 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Fish n' Promenade SP 176 FNP 2004 vs Princecraft Versailles SVX 25 LP Vazer (I/O) 2008 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 120-hp advantage over the Princecraft Versailles SVX 25 LP Vazer (I/O) 2008's 100-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 Versailles SVX 25 LP Vazer (I/O) 2008 carries 33 gallons versus 6 gallons in the Princecraft Fish n' Promenade SP 176 FNP 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 Versailles SVX 25 LP Vazer (I/O) 2008 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Princecraft Fish n' Promenade SP 176 FNP 2004 caps at 8. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princecraft Versailles SVX 25 LP Vazer (I/O) 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Versailles SVX 25 LP Vazer (I/O) 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 12 passengers and at 25,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princecraft Fish n' Promenade SP 176 FNP 2004 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 8 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakePrincecraft
MakePrincecraft
ModelFish n' Promenade SP 176 FNP
ModelVersailles SVX 25 LP Vazer (I/O)
Model Year2004
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam94 in
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.6 m)
Beam - Meters2.39
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches94
Beam - Inches102
Draft [max] - Detail29 in
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.74
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches29
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail2000 lbs
Weight - Detail3,357 lbs. (1,523 kg)
Weight - kg907.18
Weight - kg1522.71
Weight - lbs.2
Weight - lbs.3357
Height - Detail43 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters1.09
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches43
Height - Inchesnot available
Height [transom]32 in
Height [transom]not available
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 4 in
Length overall - Detail25 ft. 10 in. (7.9 m)
Length overall - Meters5.59
Length overall - Meters7.87
Length overall - Inches22
Length overall - Inches31
Length [at waterline]not available
Length [at waterline]Pontoon: 22 ft. 10 in. (7 m)
Length [deck]not available
Length [deck]23 ft. 10 in. (7.3 m)
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters7.9
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet25
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches1
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail60 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail33 gal. (125 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters227.12
Fuel tank capacity - Liters124.92
Fuel tank capacity - Gal6
Fuel tank capacity - Gal33
Engine max220 HP
Engine max100 hp (74.5 kW)
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeI/O
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1300 lbs
Maximum capacityPerson: 1,635 lbs. (742 kg); Total: 2,269 lbs. (1,029 kg)
Maximum people8 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 gauge0.08 in. (2 mm)
Number of tubesnot available
Number of tubes2