Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Holiday DLX BT 2004 vs Princecraft Pro 174 SS 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Holiday DLX BT 2004 vs Princecraft Pro 174 SS 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.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 115 hp, the Princecraft Pro 174 SS 2008 has a 65-hp advantage over the Princecraft Holiday DLX BT 2004's 50-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
Both boats are rated for 7 passengers — a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.
Bottom line: Performance buyers should lean toward the Princecraft Pro 174 SS 2008 and its 115-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the Princecraft Holiday DLX BT 2004 with its 50-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.
General Boat Info
MakePrincecraft
MakePrincecraft
ModelHoliday DLX BT
ModelPro 174 SS
Model Year2004
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam82 in
Beam92 in. (2.3 m)
Beam - Meters2.08
Beam - Meters2.34
Beam - Inches82
Beam - Inches92
Draft [max] - Detail24 in. apx
Draft [max] - Detail30 in. (0.8 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.61
Draft [max] - Meters0.76
Draft [max] - Inches24
Draft [max] - Inches3
Weight - Detail585 lbs
Weight - Detail1,289 lbs. (585 kg)
Weight - kg265.35
Weight - kg584.68
Weight - lbs.585
Weight - lbs.1289
Height [transom]20 in
Height [transom]25 in. (0.6 m)
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 4 in
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 5 in. (5.3 m)
Length overall - Meters4.98
Length overall - Meters5.31
Length overall - Inches196
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 - Metersnot available
Length - Meters5.3
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet17
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches5
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.100 in. (2.5 mm) Side: 0.072 in. (1.8 mm)
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - DetailPortable
Fuel tank capacity - Detail35 gal. (132 l)
Engine max50 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 capacity1300 lbs
Maximum capacityPerson: 907 lbs. (411 kg) Total: 1,647 lbs. (747 kg)
Maximum people7 Persons
Maximum people7