Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft PR1032 2006 vs Princecraft Super Pro 176 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft PR1032 2006 vs Princecraft Super Pro 176 2012 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Princecraft Super Pro 176 2012 measures 17,5 feet overall (2012), giving it roughly 16,5 additional feet of deck space compared to the Princecraft PR1032 2006 at 1,0 feet (2006). At 8 lbs and 14 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class — either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.
The Princecraft Super Pro 176 2012 tops out at 150 hp. Engine specs for the Princecraft PR1032 2006 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Princecraft Super Pro 176 2012 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Princecraft PR1032 2006 caps at 2. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princecraft Super Pro 176 2012 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Super Pro 176 2012 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 7 passengers and at 17,5 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princecraft PR1032 2006 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
ModelPR1032
ModelSuper Pro 176
Model Year2006
Model Year2012
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam48 in. (1.2 m)
Beam92 in. (2.3 m)
Beam - Meters1.22
Beam - Meters2.34
Beam - Inches48
Beam - Inches92
Weight - Detail80 lbs. (36 kg)
Weight - Detail1,400 lbs. (635 kg)
Weight - kg36.29
Weight - kg635.03
Weight - lbs.8
Weight - lbs.14
Width [transom] - Detail32 in. (0.8 m)
Width [transom] - Detail80 in. (2 m)
Height [transom]15 in. (0.4 m)
Height [transom]25 in. (0.6 m)
Length - Meters3
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet1
Length - Feet17.5
Length overall - Detail10 ft. 0 in. (3.0 m)
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 6 in. (5.3 m)
Length overall - Meters3.05
Length overall - Meters5.33
Length overall - Inches12
Length overall - Inches21
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail41 in. (1 m)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters104.14
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches41
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail31 in. (0.8 m)
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.79
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches31
Engine and Drivetrain
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail40 gal. (151 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters151.42
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal4
Engine maxnot available
Engine max150 hp (112 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity275 lbs. (125 kg)
Maximum capacity1,736 lbs. (787 kg)
Maximum people2
Maximum people7 / 992 lbs. (450 kg)
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 typeDeep Vee