Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Platinum SP 196 I/O 2004 vs Princecraft Super Pro 176 SE 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Platinum SP 196 I/O 2004 vs Princecraft Super Pro 176 SE 2009 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 220 hp, the Princecraft Platinum SP 196 I/O 2004 has a 70-hp advantage over the Princecraft Super Pro 176 SE 2009'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 — 6 gal and 4 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 2004 is rated for 9 passengers, while the Princecraft Super Pro 176 SE 2009 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 2004 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Platinum SP 196 I/O 2004 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 9 passengers and at 0,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princecraft Super Pro 176 SE 2009 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 SP 196 I/O
ModelSuper Pro 176 SE
Model Year2004
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam96 in
Beam92 in. (2.3 m)
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Meters2.34
Beam - Inches96
Beam - Inches92
Draft [max] - Detail32 in
Draft [max] - Detail31 in. (0.8 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.81
Draft [max] - Meters0.79
Draft [max] - Inches32
Draft [max] - Inches31
Weight - Detail2419 lbs
Weight - Detail1,435 lbs. (651 kg)
Weight - kg1097.24
Weight - kg650.9
Weight - lbs.2419
Weight - lbs.1435
Height - Detail47.5 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters1.22
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches47.5
Height - Inchesnot available
Height [transom]39 in
Height [transom]25 in. (0.6 m)
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 6 in
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 6 in. (5.3 m)
Length overall - Meters5.94
Length overall - Meters5.33
Length overall - Inches234
Length overall - Inches21
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail41 in. (1.0 m)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters104.14
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches41
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail80 in. (2.0 m)
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet17.5
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail60 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail40 gal. (151 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters227.12
Fuel tank capacity - Liters151.42
Fuel tank capacity - Gal6
Fuel tank capacity - Gal4
Engine max220 HP
Engine max150 hp (112 kW)
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1600 lbs
Maximum capacityPerson: 992 lbs. (450 kg) Total: 1,736 lbs. (787 kg)
Maximum people9 Persons
Maximum people7
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)
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee