Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft PR1236 2006 vs Princecraft Pro 176 2007: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft PR1236 2006 vs Princecraft Pro 176 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Princecraft Pro 176 2007 measures 17,0 feet overall (2007), giving it roughly 6,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Princecraft PR1236 2006 at 11,0 feet (2006). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft Pro 176 2007 tips the scales at 1 400 lbs - 1 260 lbs less than the Princecraft PR1236 2006 at 140 lbs. That difference is meaningful if you're working within a half-ton or three-quarter-ton truck's tow rating, especially once you factor in a motor, gear, and fuel.
The Princecraft Pro 176 2007 tops out at 150 hp. Engine specs for the Princecraft PR1236 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 Pro 176 2007 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Princecraft PR1236 2006 caps at 3. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princecraft Pro 176 2007 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Pro 176 2007 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 7 passengers and at 17,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princecraft PR1236 2006 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 3 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakePrincecraft
MakePrincecraft
Model Year2006
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam56 in. (1.4 m)
Beam92 in. (2.3 m)
Beam - Meters1.42
Beam - Meters2.34
Beam - Inches56
Beam - Inches92
Weight - Detail140 lbs. (64 kg)
Weight - Detail1,400 lbs. (635 kg)
Weight - kg63.5
Weight - kg635.03
Weight - lbs.140
Weight - lbs.1400
Width [transom] - Detail36 in. (0.9 m)
Width [transom] - Detail80 in. (2.0 m)
Height [transom]15 in. (0.4 m)
Height [transom]25 in. (0.6 m)
Length - Meters3.6
Length - Meters5.3
Length - Feet11
Length - Feet17
Length - Inches11
Length - Inches6
Length overall - Detail11 ft. 11 in. (3.6 m)
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 6 in. (5.3 m)
Length overall - Meters3.63
Length overall - Meters5.33
Length overall - Inches143
Length overall - Inches210
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail41 in. (1.0 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 - Gal40
Engine maxnot available
Engine max150 hp (112 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity527 lbs. (239 kg)
Maximum capacityPerson: 992 lbs. (450 kg) Total: 1,736 lbs. (787 kg)
Maximum people3
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)