Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Platinum SP 186 2004 vs Princecraft Super Pro 178 SC 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Platinum SP 186 2004 vs Princecraft Super Pro 178 SC 2007 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 175 hp, the Princecraft Platinum SP 186 2004 has a 25-hp advantage over the Princecraft Super Pro 178 SC 2007's 150-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 Super Pro 178 SC 2007 carries 35 gallons versus 6 gallons in the Princecraft Platinum SP 186 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 SP 186 2004 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Princecraft Super Pro 178 SC 2007 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princecraft Platinum SP 186 2004 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Platinum SP 186 2004 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 0,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princecraft Super Pro 178 SC 2007 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 6 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakePrincecraft
MakePrincecraft
ModelPlatinum SP 186
ModelSuper Pro 178 SC
Model Year2004
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam94 in
Beam92 in. (2.3 m)
Beam - Meters2.39
Beam - Meters2.34
Beam - Inches94
Beam - Inches92
Draft [max] - Detail31 in
Draft [max] - Detail31 in. (0.8 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.79
Draft [max] - Meters0.79
Draft [max] - Inches31
Draft [max] - Inches31
Weight - Detail1385 lbs
Weight - Detail1,164 lbs. (528 kg)
Weight - kg628.22
Weight - kg527.98
Weight - lbs.1385
Weight - lbs.1164
Height - Detail43 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters1.09
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches43
Height - Inchesnot available
Height [transom]20 in
Height [transom]25 in. (0.6 m)
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 4 in
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 5 in. (5.3 m)
Length overall - Meters5.59
Length overall - Meters5.31
Length overall - Inches22
Length overall - Inches209
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail40 in. (1.0 m)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters101.6
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches4
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail75 in. (1.9 m)
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters5.3
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet17
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches5
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail60 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail35 gal. (132 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters227.12
Fuel tank capacity - Liters132.49
Fuel tank capacity - Gal6
Fuel tank capacity - Gal35
Engine max175 HP
Engine max150 hp (112 kW)
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1755 lbs
Maximum capacityPerson: 744 lbs. (337 kg) Total: 1,488 lbs. (675 kg)
Maximum people8 Persons
Maximum people6
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.100 in. (2.5 mm) Side: 0.072 in. (1.8 mm)