Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Platinum SE 176 FnP 2012 vs Princecraft Pro 176 2004 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Platinum SE 176 FnP 2012 vs Princecraft Pro 176 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 Pro 176 2004 has a 25-hp advantage over the Princecraft Platinum SE 176 FnP 2012's 125-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Princecraft Pro 176 2004 carries 35 gallons versus 26 gallons in the Princecraft Platinum SE 176 FnP 2012. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
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 176 2004 and its 150-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the Princecraft Platinum SE 176 FnP 2012 with its 125-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.
General Boat Info
MakePrincecraft
MakePrincecraft
ModelPlatinum SE 176 FNP
ModelPro 176
Model Year2012
Model Year2004
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam92 in. (2.3 m)
Beam92 in
Beam - Meters2.34
Beam - Meters2.34
Beam - Inches92
Beam - Inches92
Depth - Detail40 in. (1 m)
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters101.6
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches4
Depth - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail30 in. (0.8 m)
Draft [max] - Detail30 in
Draft [max] - Meters0.76
Draft [max] - Meters0.76
Draft [max] - Inches3
Draft [max] - Inches3
Weight - Detail1,331 lbs. (604 kg)
Weight - Detail1300 lbs
Weight - kg603.73
Weight - kg589.67
Weight - lbs.1331
Weight - lbs.13
Width [transom] - Detail75 in. (1.9 m)
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height [transom]25 in. (0.6 m)
Height [transom]20 in
Length - Feet17.5
Length - Feetnot available
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 6 in. (5.3 m)
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 5 in
Length overall - Meters5.33
Length overall - Meters5.31
Length overall - Inches21
Length overall - Inches209
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail40 in
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters1.02
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches4
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialnot available
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.100 in. (2.5 mm) Side: 0.072 in. (1.8 mm)
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail26 gal. (98 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail35 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters98.42
Fuel tank capacity - Liters132.49
Fuel tank capacity - Gal26
Fuel tank capacity - Gal35
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max125 hp (93 kW)
Engine max150 HP
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,647 lbs. (747 kg)
Maximum capacity1620 lbs
Maximum people7 / 907 lbs. (411 kg)
Maximum people7 Persons