Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Platinum SE 176 2013 vs Princecraft Platinum SP 196 I/O 2005 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Platinum SE 176 2013 vs Princecraft Platinum SP 196 I/O 2005 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 Platinum SE 176 2013 at 17,5 ft versus Princecraft Platinum SP 196 I/O 2005 at 19,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft Platinum SP 196 I/O 2005 tips the scales at 2 419 lbs — 984 lbs less than the Princecraft Platinum SE 176 2013 at 1 435 lbs. That difference is meaningful if you're working within a half-ton or three-quarter-ton truck's tow rating, especially once you factor in a motor, gear, and fuel.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 220 hp, the Princecraft Platinum SP 196 I/O 2005 has a 70-hp advantage over the Princecraft Platinum SE 176 2013's 150-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 4 gal and 6 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Princecraft Platinum SP 196 I/O 2005 is rated for 9 passengers, while the Princecraft Platinum SE 176 2013 caps at 7. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princecraft Platinum SP 196 I/O 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Platinum SP 196 I/O 2005 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 9 passengers and at 19,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princecraft Platinum SE 176 2013 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 7 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakePrincecraft
MakePrincecraft
ModelPlatinum SE 176
ModelPlatinum SP 196 I/O
Model Year2013
Model Year2005
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam92 in. (2.3 m)
Beam96 in. (2.4 m)
Beam - Meters2.34
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Inches92
Beam - Inches96
Depth - Detail41 in. (1 m)
Depth - Detail47.5 in. (1.2 m)
Depth - Centimeters104.14
Depth - Centimeters121.92
Depth - Inches41
Depth - Inches47.5
Draft [max] - Detail31 in. (0.8 m)
Draft [max] - Detail32 in. (0.8 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.79
Draft [max] - Meters0.81
Draft [max] - Inches31
Draft [max] - Inches32
Weight - Detail1,435 lbs. (651 kg)
Weight - Detail2,419 lbs. (1,097 kg)
Weight - kg650.9
Weight - kg1097.24
Weight - lbs.1435
Weight - lbs.2419
Width [transom] - Detail80 in. (2 m) chine
Width [transom] - Detail80 in. (2.0 m)
Height [transom]25 in. (0.6 m)
Height [transom]39 in. (1.0 m)
Length - Feet17.5
Length - Feet19
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 6 in. (5.3 m)
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 6 in. (5.9 m)
Length overall - Meters5.33
Length overall - Meters5.94
Length overall - Inches21
Length overall - Inches234
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters5.9
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches6
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialnot available
Hull thickness0.10 in. (2.5 mm) bottom 0.072 in. (1.8 mm) side
Hull thicknessBottom: .110 in. (2.8 mm) Side: .072 in. (1.8 mm)
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail40 gal. (151 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail60 gal. Buklt-in (227 l) (Specifications based on boat equipped with 4.3 l engine)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters151.42
Fuel tank capacity - Liters227.12
Fuel tank capacity - Gal4
Fuel tank capacity - Gal6
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeI/O
Engine max150 hp (112 kW)
Engine max220 hp (164 kw)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,736 lbs. (787 kg)
Maximum capacity1,600 lbs. (726 kg)
Maximum people7 / 992 lbs. (450 kg)
Maximum people9