Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Fish n' Promenade SP 176 FNP 2005 vs Princecraft PR1448MT 2006: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Fish n' Promenade SP 176 FNP 2005 vs Princecraft PR1448MT 2006 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department - Princecraft Fish n' Promenade SP 176 FNP 2005 at 17,0 ft versus Princecraft PR1448MT 2006 at 14,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft Fish n' Promenade SP 176 FNP 2005 tips the scales at 1 140 lbs - 880 lbs more than the Princecraft PR1448MT 2006 at 260 lbs. That difference is meaningful if you're working within a half-ton or three-quarter-ton truck's tow rating, especially once you factor in a motor, gear, and fuel.
The Princecraft Fish n' Promenade SP 176 FNP 2005 carries a rated maximum of 115 hp. Engine data for the Princecraft PR1448MT 2006 wasn't available in our records - check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Princecraft Fish n' Promenade SP 176 FNP 2005 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Princecraft PR1448MT 2006 caps at 4. 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 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Fish n' Promenade SP 176 FNP 2005 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 7 passengers and at 17,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princecraft PR1448MT 2006 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 4 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakePrincecraft
MakePrincecraft
ModelFish n' Promenade SP 176 FNP
ModelPR1448MT
Model Year2005
Model Year2006
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam87 in. (2.2 m)
Beam70 in. (1.8 m)
Beam - Meters2.21
Beam - Meters1.78
Beam - Inches87
Beam - Inches70
Depth - Detail40 in. (1.0 m)
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters101.6
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches40
Depth - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail30 in. (0.8 m)
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.76
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches30
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail1,140 lbs. (517 kg)
Weight - Detail260 lbs. (118 kg)
Weight - kg517.09
Weight - kg117.93
Weight - lbs.1140
Weight - lbs.260
Width [transom] - Detail68 in. (1.7 m)
Width [transom] - Detail48 in. (1.2 m)
Height [transom]32 in.
Height [transom]20 in. (0.5 m)
Length - Meters5.3
Length - Meters4.3
Length - Feet17
Length - Feet14
Length - Inches5
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 5 in. (5.3 m)
Length overall - Detail14 ft. 0 in. (4.3 m)
Length overall - Meters5.31
Length overall - Meters4.27
Length overall - Inches209
Length overall - Inches168
Body / Hull
Hull thicknessBottom: .090 in. (2.3 mm) Side: .072 in. (1.8 mm)
Hull thicknessnot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail28 gal. Built-in (106 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters105.99
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal28
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max115 hp (86 kw)
Engine maxnot available
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,598 lbs. (725 kg)
Maximum capacity825 lbs. (374 kg)
Maximum people7
Maximum people4