Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Platinum SP 220 2004 vs Princecraft Pro 179 LX SC 2007: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Platinum SP 220 2004 vs Princecraft Pro 179 LX 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 225 hp, the Princecraft Platinum SP 220 2004 has a 90-hp advantage over the Princecraft Pro 179 LX SC 2007's 135-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 SP 220 2004 carries 60 gallons versus 35 gallons in the Princecraft Pro 179 LX SC 2007. 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 2004 is rated for 10 passengers, while the Princecraft Pro 179 LX SC 2007 caps at 4. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princecraft Platinum SP 220 2004 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Platinum SP 220 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 Pro 179 LX SC 2007 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 4 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakePrincecraft
MakePrincecraft
ModelPlatinum SP 220
ModelPro 179 LX SC
Model Year2004
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam100 in.
Beam92 in. (2.3 m)
Beam - Meters2.54
Beam - Meters2.34
Beam - Inches100
Beam - Inches92
Draft [max] - Detail34 in.
Draft [max] - Detail31 in. (0.8 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.86
Draft [max] - Meters0.79
Draft [max] - Inches34
Draft [max] - Inches31
Weight - Detail1875 lbs.
Weight - Detail1,129 lbs. (512 kg)
Weight - kg850.49
Weight - kg512.11
Weight - lbs.1875
Weight - lbs.1129
Height - Detail50 in.
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters1.27
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches50
Height - Inchesnot available
Height [transom]25 in.
Height [transom]20 in. (0.5 m)
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 0 in.
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 10 in. (5.4 m)
Length overall - Meters6.71
Length overall - Meters5.44
Length overall - Inches264
Length overall - Inches214
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail36 in. (0.9 m)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters91.44
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches36
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail76 in. (1.9 m)
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters5.4
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet17
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches10
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 - Gal60
Fuel tank capacity - Gal35
Engine max225 HP
Engine max135 hp (101 kW)
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2150 lbs.
Maximum capacityPerson: 587 lbs. (266 kg) Total: 1,300 lbs. (590 kg)
Maximum people10 Persons
Maximum people4
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)