Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Jazz 14-2RS 2025 vs Princecraft Super Pro 178 SC 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Jazz 14-2RS 2025 vs Princecraft Super Pro 178 SC 2007 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Princecraft Jazz 14-2RS 2025 at 15,6 ft versus Princecraft Super Pro 178 SC 2007 at 17,0 ft. At 1 130 lbs and 1 164 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class — either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 150 hp, the Princecraft Super Pro 178 SC 2007 has a 110-hp advantage over the Princecraft Jazz 14-2RS 2025's 40-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 178 SC 2007 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Princecraft Jazz 14-2RS 2025 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 178 SC 2007 could be the deciding factor.
At this size, power-to-weight ratio matters more than outright horsepower. The Princecraft Super Pro 178 SC 2007 comes in at 8 lbs per hp versus 28 lbs per hp for the Princecraft Jazz 14-2RS 2025. The lower the ratio the more explosive the acceleration — meaningful on a short RIB where bursts of speed, quick planing, and agility in surf or tight waterways define the experience.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Super Pro 178 SC 2007 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 17,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princecraft Jazz 14-2RS 2025 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 4 that costs less to run day-to-day.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail15.60 ft
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 5 in. (5.3 m)
Length - Feet15.6
Length - Feet17
Length overall - Meters4.75
Length overall - Meters5.31
Length overall - Inches187
Length overall - Inches209
Beam8.10 ft
Beam92 in. (2.3 m)
Beam - Meters2.47
Beam - Meters2.34
Beam - Inches97
Beam - Inches92
Displacement1130.00 lbs
Displacementnot available
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail40 in. (1.0 m)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters101.6
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches4
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail31 in. (0.8 m)
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.79
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches31
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail1,164 lbs. (528 kg)
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg527.98
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.1164
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail75 in. (1.9 m)
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]25 in. (0.6 m)
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters5.3
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches5
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine makeMercury
Engine makenot available
Horsepower40 hp
Horsepowernot available
Drive typeoutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail35 gal. (132 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters132.49
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal35
Engine maxnot available
Engine max150 hp (112 kW)
Operational Info
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacityPerson: 744 lbs. (337 kg) Total: 1,488 lbs. (675 kg)
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people6
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakePrincecraft
Modelnot available
ModelSuper Pro 178 SC
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2007
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.100 in. (2.5 mm) Side: 0.072 in. (1.8 mm)