Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Fisherman 2004 vs Princecraft Pro Series 165 SC 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Fisherman 2004 vs Princecraft Pro Series 165 SC 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 75 hp, the Princecraft Pro Series 165 SC 2012 has a 55-hp advantage over the Princecraft Fisherman 2004's 20-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 Pro Series 165 SC 2012 is rated for 5 passengers, while the Princecraft Fisherman 2004 caps at 4. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princecraft Pro Series 165 SC 2012 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Pro Series 165 SC 2012 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 5 passengers and at 16,2 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princecraft Fisherman 2004 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
ModelFisherman
ModelPro Series 165 SC
Model Year2004
Model Year2012
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam60 in
Beam87 in. (2.2 m)
Beam - Meters1.52
Beam - Meters2.21
Beam - Inches6
Beam - Inches87
Draft [max] - Detail13 in. apx
Draft [max] - Detail29 in. (0.7 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.33
Draft [max] - Meters0.74
Draft [max] - Inches13
Draft [max] - Inches29
Weight - Detail175 lbs
Weight - Detail895 lbs. (406 kg)
Weight - kg79.38
Weight - kg405.96
Weight - lbs.175
Weight - lbs.895
Height [transom]15 in
Height [transom]20 in. (0.5 m)
Length overall - Detail14 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 2 in. (4.9 m)
Length overall - Meters4.27
Length overall - Meters4.93
Length overall - Inches168
Length overall - Inches194
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail33 in. (0.8 m)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters83.82
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches33
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail71 in. (1.8 m)
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet16.17
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.090 in. (2.3 mm) Side: 0.072 in. (1.8 mm)
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - DetailPortable
Fuel tank capacity - Detail28 gal. (106 l)
Engine max20 HP
Engine max75 hp (56 kW)
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters105.99
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal28
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity800 lbs
Maximum capacity1,221 lbs. (554 kg)
Maximum people4 Persons
Maximum people5 / 661 lbs. (300 kg)