Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Platinum SE 176 FnP 2013 vs Princecraft Resorter DLX SC 2004 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Platinum SE 176 FnP 2013 vs Princecraft Resorter DLX SC 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 125 hp, the Princecraft Platinum SE 176 FnP 2013 has a 85-hp advantage over the Princecraft Resorter DLX SC 2004'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 Platinum SE 176 FnP 2013 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Princecraft Resorter DLX SC 2004 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princecraft Platinum SE 176 FnP 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Platinum SE 176 FnP 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 7 passengers and at 17,4 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princecraft Resorter DLX SC 2004 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 5 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakePrincecraft
MakePrincecraft
ModelPlatinum SE 176 FNP
ModelResorter DLX SC
Model Year2013
Model Year2004
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam92 in. (2.3 m)
Beam73 in
Beam - Meters2.34
Beam - Meters1.85
Beam - Inches92
Beam - Inches73
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] - Detail17 in. apx
Draft [max] - Meters0.76
Draft [max] - Meters0.43
Draft [max] - Inches3
Draft [max] - Inches17
Weight - Detail1,331 lbs. (604 kg)
Weight - Detail455 lbs
Weight - kg603.73
Weight - kg206.38
Weight - lbs.1331
Weight - lbs.455
Width [transom] - Detail75 in. (1.9 m) chine
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height [transom]25 in. (0.6 m)
Height [transom]20 in
Length - Feet17.42
Length - Feetnot available
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 5 in. (5.3 m)
Length overall - Detail14 ft. 6 in
Length overall - Meters5.31
Length overall - Meters4.42
Length overall - Inches209
Length overall - Inches174
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thickness0.10 in. (2.5 mm) bottom 0.072 in. (1.8 mm) side
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail26 gal. (98 l)
Fuel tank capacity - DetailPortable
Fuel tank capacity - Liters98.42
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal26
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max125 hp (93 kW)
Engine max40 HP
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,647 lbs. (747 kg)
Maximum capacity1000 lbs
Maximum people7 / 907 lbs. (411 kg)
Maximum people5 Persons