Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Platinum SE 176 2011 vs Princecraft Pro 167 SC 2004: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Platinum SE 176 2011 vs Princecraft Pro 167 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 150 hp, the Princecraft Platinum SE 176 2011 has a 75-hp advantage over the Princecraft Pro 167 SC 2004's 75-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 Platinum SE 176 2011 carries 40 gallons versus 20 gallons in the Princecraft Pro 167 SC 2004. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Princecraft Platinum SE 176 2011 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Princecraft Pro 167 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 2011 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Platinum SE 176 2011 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 7 passengers and at 17,5 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princecraft Pro 167 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
ModelPro 167 SC
Model Year2011
Model Year2004
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam92 in. (2.3 m)
Beam81 in.
Beam - Meters2.34
Beam - Meters2.06
Beam - Inches92
Beam - Inches81
Depth - Detail41 in. (1.0 m)
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters104.14
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches41
Depth - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail31 in. (0.8 m)
Draft [max] - Detail26 in.
Draft [max] - Meters0.79
Draft [max] - Meters0.66
Draft [max] - Inches31
Draft [max] - Inches26
Weight - Detail1,435 lbs. (651 kg)
Weight - Detail800 lbs.
Weight - kg650.9
Weight - kg362.87
Weight - lbs.1435
Weight - lbs.800
Width [transom] - Detail80 in. (2.0 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 - Detail16 ft. 5 in.
Length overall - Meters5.33
Length overall - Meters5
Length overall - Inches210
Length overall - Inches197
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail30 in.
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters0.76
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches30
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 typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail40 gal. (151 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail20 gal.
Fuel tank capacity - Liters151.42
Fuel tank capacity - Liters75.71
Fuel tank capacity - Gal40
Fuel tank capacity - Gal20
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max150 hp (112 kW)
Engine max75 HP
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,736 lbs. (787 kg)
Maximum capacity1200 lbs.
Maximum people7 / 992 lbs. (450 kg)
Maximum people5 Persons