Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Fisherman 2012 vs Princecraft Pro 179 DX SC 2004 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Fisherman 2012 vs Princecraft Pro 179 DX SC 2004 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 135 hp, the Princecraft Pro 179 DX SC 2004 has a 115-hp advantage over the Princecraft Fisherman 2012'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 179 DX SC 2004 is rated for 5 passengers, while the Princecraft Fisherman 2012 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 179 DX SC 2004 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Pro 179 DX SC 2004 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 5 passengers and at 0,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princecraft Fisherman 2012 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 179 DX SC
Model Year2012
Model Year2004
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam60 in. (1.5 m)
Beam92 in
Beam - Meters1.52
Beam - Meters2.34
Beam - Inches6
Beam - Inches92
Depth - Detail26 in. (0.7 m)
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters66.04
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches26
Depth - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail13 in. (0.4 m)
Draft [max] - Detail31 in
Draft [max] - Meters0.33
Draft [max] - Meters0.79
Draft [max] - Inches13
Draft [max] - Inches31
Weight - Detail201 lbs. (91 kg)
Weight - Detail1200 lbs
Weight - kg91.17
Weight - kg544.31
Weight - lbs.201
Weight - lbs.12
Width [transom] - Detail51 in. (1.3 m)
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height [transom]15 in. (0.4 m)
Height [transom]20 in
Length - Feet14
Length - Feetnot available
Length overall - Detail14 ft. (4.3 m)
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 10 in
Length overall - Meters4.27
Length overall - Meters5.44
Length overall - Inches168
Length overall - Inches214
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail36 in
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters0.91
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches36
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialnot available
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.057 in. (1.4 mm) Side: 0.051 in. (1.3 mm)
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - DetailPortable
Fuel tank capacity - Detail35 gal
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max20 hp (15 kW)
Engine max135 HP
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters132.49
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal35
Operational Info
Maximum capacity820 lbs. (372 kg)
Maximum capacity1280 lbs
Maximum people4 / 495 lbs. (225 kg)
Maximum people5 Persons