Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Platinum SP 220 AE 2004 vs Princecraft Super Pro 176 FnP 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Platinum SP 220 AE 2004 vs Princecraft Super Pro 176 FnP 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 225 hp, the Princecraft Platinum SP 220 AE 2004 has a 110-hp advantage over the Princecraft Super Pro 176 FnP 2009's 115-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 176 FnP 2009 carries 35 gallons versus 6 gallons in the Princecraft Platinum SP 220 AE 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 220 AE 2004 is rated for 10 passengers, while the Princecraft Super Pro 176 FnP 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 220 AE 2004 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Platinum SP 220 AE 2004 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 10 passengers and at 0,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princecraft Super Pro 176 FnP 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 220 AE
ModelSuper Pro 176 FnP
Model Year2004
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam100 in
Beam92 in. (2.3 m)
Beam - Meters2.54
Beam - Meters2.34
Beam - Inches1
Beam - Inches92
Draft [max] - Detail34 in
Draft [max] - Detail30 in. (0.8 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.86
Draft [max] - Meters0.76
Draft [max] - Inches34
Draft [max] - Inches3
Weight - Detail1886 lbs
Weight - Detail1,296 lbs. (588 kg)
Weight - kg855.47
Weight - kg587.86
Weight - lbs.1886
Weight - lbs.1296
Height - Detail50 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters1.27
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches5
Height - Inchesnot available
Height [transom]25 in
Height [transom]25 in. (0.6 m)
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 5 in. (5.3 m)
Length overall - Meters6.71
Length overall - Meters5.31
Length overall - Inches264
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 - Feetnot available
Length - Feet17.42
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 max225 HP
Engine max115 hp (86 kW)
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2150 lbs
Maximum capacityPerson: 907 lbs. (411 kg) Total: 1,647 lbs. (747 kg)
Maximum people10 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