Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft MV1675DB 2004 vs Princecraft Vectra 17 L 2008: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft MV1675DB 2004 vs Princecraft Vectra 17 L 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.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling - 45 hp for the Princecraft MV1675DB 2004 and 50 hp for the Princecraft Vectra 17 L 2008. Real-world performance will come down more to which motor is actually bolted on, its load at the time, and whether it's a 4-stroke or 2-stroke setup.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Princecraft Vectra 17 L 2008 is rated for 5 passengers, while the Princecraft MV1675DB 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 Vectra 17 L 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Vectra 17 L 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 5 passengers and at 17,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princecraft MV1675DB 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
ModelMV1675DB
ModelVectra 17 L
Model Year2004
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam75 in.
Beam8 ft. 0 in. (2.4 m)
Beam - Meters1.91
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Inches75
Beam - Inches96
Weight - Detail567 lbs.
Weight - Detail1,280 lbs. (581 kg)
Weight - kg257.19
Weight - kg580.6
Weight - lbs.567
Weight - lbs.1280
Height [transom]20 in.
Height [transom]not available
Length overall - Detail16 ft.
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 2 in. (5.2 m)
Length overall - Meters4.88
Length overall - Meters5.23
Length overall - Inches192
Length overall - Inches206
Length [at waterline]not available
Length [at waterline]Pontoon: 16 ft. 4 in. (4.9 m)
Length [deck]not available
Length [deck]16 ft. 7 in. (5.1 m)
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters5.2
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet17
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches2
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine max45 HP
Engine max50 hp (37 kW)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - DetailPortable with hose and bulb, or Optional premanent 12 gal. (45 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters45.42
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal12
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity925 lbs.
Maximum capacityPerson: 728 lbs. (330 kg); Total: 1,229 lbs. (557 kg)
Maximum people4 Persons
Maximum people5
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typenot available
Hull typePontoon
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameternot available
Tube diameter23 in. (0.58 m)
Tube gaugenot available
Tube gauge0.08 in. (2 mm)
Number of tubesnot available
Number of tubes2