Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Fisherman 2004 vs Princecraft Super Pro 176 FnP 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Fisherman 2004 vs Princecraft Super Pro 176 FnP 2009 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 115 hp, the Princecraft Super Pro 176 FnP 2009 has a 95-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 Super Pro 176 FnP 2009 is rated for 7 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 Super Pro 176 FnP 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Super Pro 176 FnP 2009 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 7 passengers and at 17,4 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
ModelSuper Pro 176 FnP
Model Year2004
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam60 in
Beam92 in. (2.3 m)
Beam - Meters1.52
Beam - Meters2.34
Beam - Inches6
Beam - Inches92
Draft [max] - Detail13 in. apx
Draft [max] - Detail30 in. (0.8 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.33
Draft [max] - Meters0.76
Draft [max] - Inches13
Draft [max] - Inches3
Weight - Detail175 lbs
Weight - Detail1,296 lbs. (588 kg)
Weight - kg79.38
Weight - kg587.86
Weight - lbs.175
Weight - lbs.1296
Height [transom]15 in
Height [transom]25 in. (0.6 m)
Length overall - Detail14 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 5 in. (5.3 m)
Length overall - Meters4.27
Length overall - Meters5.31
Length overall - Inches168
Length overall - Inches209
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail40 in. (1.0 m)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters101.6
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches4
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail75 in. (1.9 m)
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet17.42
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.100 in. (2.5 mm) Side: 0.072 in. (1.8 mm)
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - DetailPortable
Fuel tank capacity - Detail35 gal. (132 l)
Engine max20 HP
Engine max115 hp (86 kW)
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters132.49
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal35
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity800 lbs
Maximum capacityPerson: 907 lbs. (411 kg) Total: 1,647 lbs. (747 kg)
Maximum people4 Persons
Maximum people7