Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Fish n' Promenade SP 186 FNP I/O 2004 vs Princecraft Xpedition 170 WS 2012: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Fish n' Promenade SP 186 FNP I/O 2004 vs Princecraft Xpedition 170 WS 2012 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 186 FNP I/O 2004 has a 105-hp advantage over the Princecraft Xpedition 170 WS 2012's 115-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 186 FNP I/O 2004 carries 60 gallons versus 20 gallons in the Princecraft Xpedition 170 WS 2012. 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 186 FNP I/O 2004 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Princecraft Xpedition 170 WS 2012 caps at 5. 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 186 FNP I/O 2004 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Fish n' Promenade SP 186 FNP I/O 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 Xpedition 170 WS 2012 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 5 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakePrincecraft
MakePrincecraft
ModelFish n' Promenade SP 186 FNP I/O
ModelXpedition 170 WS
Model Year2004
Model Year2012
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam94 in.
Beam91 in. (2.3 m)
Beam - Meters2.39
Beam - Meters2.31
Beam - Inches94
Beam - Inches91
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 - Detail1,121 lbs. (508 kg)
Weight - kg907.18
Weight - kg508.48
Weight - lbs.2000
Weight - lbs.1121
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 - Detail16 ft. 11 in. (5.2 m)
Length overall - Meters5.59
Length overall - Meters5.16
Length overall - Inches220
Length overall - Inches203
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail35 in. (0.9 m)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters88.9
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches35
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail78 in. (2 m)
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet16.92
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail60 gal.
Fuel tank capacity - Detail20 gal. (77 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters227.12
Fuel tank capacity - Liters75.71
Fuel tank capacity - Gal60
Fuel tank capacity - Gal20
Engine max220 HP
Engine maxnot available
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower115 hp (86 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1300 lbs.
Maximum capacity1,415 lbs. (642 kg)
Maximum people8 Persons
Maximum people5 / 675 lbs. (306 kg)
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.100 in. (2.5 mm) Side: 0.072 in. (1.8 mm)
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee