Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Holiday DLX BT 2005 vs Princecraft Tournament SP 178 DLX 2004 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Holiday DLX BT 2005 vs Princecraft Tournament SP 178 DLX 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 150 hp, the Princecraft Tournament SP 178 DLX 2004 has a 100-hp advantage over the Princecraft Holiday DLX BT 2005's 50-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
Both boats are rated for 6 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 Tournament SP 178 DLX 2004 and its 150-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the Princecraft Holiday DLX BT 2005 with its 50-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.
General Boat Info
MakePrincecraft
MakePrincecraft
ModelHoliday DLX BT
ModelTournament SP 178 DLX
Model Year2005
Model Year2004
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam82 in. (2.1 m)
Beam92 in
Beam - Meters2.08
Beam - Meters2.34
Beam - Inches82
Beam - Inches92
Depth - Detail30 in. (0.8 m)
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters76.2
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches3
Depth - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail24 in. (0.6 m)
Draft [max] - Detail31 in
Draft [max] - Meters0.61
Draft [max] - Meters0.79
Draft [max] - Inches24
Draft [max] - Inches31
Weight - Detail585 lbs. (265 kg)
Weight - Detail1159 lbs
Weight - kg265.35
Weight - kg525.71
Weight - lbs.585
Weight - lbs.1159
Width [transom] - Detail69 in. (1.8 m)
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height [transom]20 in. (0.5 m)
Height [transom]20 in
Length - Meters5
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet16
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Inches4
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 4 in. (5.0 m)
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 5 in
Length overall - Meters4.98
Length overall - Meters5.31
Length overall - Inches196
Length overall - Inches209
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail40 in
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters1.02
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches4
Body / Hull
Hull thicknessBottom: .090 in. (2.3 mm) Side: .072 in. (1.8 mm)
Hull thicknessnot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - DetailPortable
Fuel tank capacity - Detail35 gal
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max50 hp (37 kw)
Engine max150 HP
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters132.49
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal35
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,345 lbs. (610 kg)
Maximum capacity1455 lbs
Maximum people6
Maximum people6 Persons