Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Fish n' Promenade SP 176 FNP 2005 vs Princecraft PW1960MT 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Fish n' Promenade SP 176 FNP 2005 vs Princecraft PW1960MT 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.
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 PW1960MT 2008 at 19,0 ft. At 114 lbs and 71 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class — either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 115 hp, the Princecraft Fish n' Promenade SP 176 FNP 2005 has a 65-hp advantage over the Princecraft PW1960MT 2008's 50-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Princecraft PW1960MT 2008 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Princecraft Fish n' Promenade SP 176 FNP 2005 caps at 7. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princecraft PW1960MT 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft PW1960MT 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 19,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princecraft Fish n' Promenade SP 176 FNP 2005 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
ModelPW1960MT
Model Year2005
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam87 in. (2.2 m)
Beam83 in. (2.1 m)
Beam - Meters2.21
Beam - Meters2.11
Beam - Inches87
Beam - Inches83
Depth - Detail40 in. (1.0 m)
Depth - Detail21.5 in. (0.55 m)
Depth - Centimeters101.6
Depth - Centimeters55.88
Depth - Inches4
Depth - Inches21.5
Draft [max] - Detail30 in. (0.8 m)
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.76
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches3
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail1,140 lbs. (517 kg)
Weight - Detail710 lbs. (322 kg)
Weight - kg517.09
Weight - kg322.05
Weight - lbs.114
Weight - lbs.71
Width [transom] - Detail68 in. (1.7 m)
Width [transom] - Detail60 in. (1.52 m)
Height [transom]32 in
Height [transom]20 in. (0.5 m)
Length - Meters5.3
Length - Meters5.79
Length - Feet17
Length - Feet19
Length - Inches5
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 5 in. (5.3 m)
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 0 in. (5.79 m)
Length overall - Meters5.31
Length overall - Meters5.79
Length overall - Inches209
Length overall - Inches228
Body / Hull
Hull thicknessBottom: .090 in. (2.3 mm) Side: .072 in. (1.8 mm)
Hull thicknessHull: 0.100 in. (0.25 cm)
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typenot available
Hull typeFlat
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail28 gal. Built-in (106 l)
Fuel tank capacity - DetailPortable
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 max50 hp (37 kW)
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,598 lbs. (725 kg)
Maximum capacityPerson: 1,158 lbs. (525 kg); Total: 1,898 lbs. (861 kg)
Maximum people7
Maximum people8