Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft PR 1232 2011 vs Princecraft Pro 179 DX BT 2004 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft PR 1232 2011 vs Princecraft Pro 179 DX BT 2004 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 75 hp, the Princecraft Pro 179 DX BT 2004 has a 72-hp advantage over the Princecraft PR 1232 2011's 3-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Princecraft Pro 179 DX BT 2004 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Princecraft PR 1232 2011 caps at 2. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princecraft Pro 179 DX BT 2004 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Pro 179 DX BT 2004 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 0,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princecraft PR 1232 2011 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 2 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakePrincecraft
MakePrincecraft
ModelPR 1232
ModelPro 179 DX BT
Model Year2011
Model Year2004
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam48 in. (1.21 m)
Beam92 in
Beam - Meters1.22
Beam - Meters2.34
Beam - Inches48
Beam - Inches92
Depth - DetailSide: 16 in. (0.41 m)
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters40.64
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches16
Depth - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail90 lbs. (40 kg)
Weight - Detail1095 lbs
Weight - kg40.82
Weight - kg496.68
Weight - lbs.9
Weight - lbs.1095
Width [transom] - Detail32 in. (0.81 m)
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height [transom]15 in. (0.38 m)
Height [transom]20 in
Length - Feet11.83
Length - Feetnot available
Length overall - Detail11 ft. 10 in. (3.6 m)
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 10 in
Length overall - Meters3.61
Length overall - Meters5.44
Length overall - Inches142
Length overall - Inches214
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail31 in
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.79
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches31
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail36 in
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters0.91
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches36
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialnot available
Hull thickness0.050 in. (1.27 mm)
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull typeFlat
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - DetailPortable
Fuel tank capacity - Detail35 gal
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max3 hp (2 kW)
Engine max75 HP
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters132.49
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal35
Operational Info
Maximum capacity335 lbs. (151 kg)
Maximum capacity1280 lbs
Maximum people2 / 295 lbs. (133 kg)
Maximum people6 Persons