Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft PR1448MT 2006 vs Princecraft Tournament SP 178 DLX 2004 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft PR1448MT 2006 vs Princecraft Tournament SP 178 DLX 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 Princecraft Tournament SP 178 DLX 2004 tops out at 150 hp. Engine specs for the Princecraft PR1448MT 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 Tournament SP 178 DLX 2004 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Princecraft PR1448MT 2006 caps at 4. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princecraft Tournament SP 178 DLX 2004 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Tournament SP 178 DLX 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 PR1448MT 2006 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
ModelPR1448MT
ModelTournament SP 178 DLX
Model Year2006
Model Year2004
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam70 in. (1.8 m)
Beam92 in
Beam - Meters1.78
Beam - Meters2.34
Beam - Inches7
Beam - Inches92
Weight - Detail260 lbs. (118 kg)
Weight - Detail1159 lbs
Weight - kg117.93
Weight - kg525.71
Weight - lbs.26
Weight - lbs.1159
Width [transom] - Detail48 in. (1.2 m)
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height [transom]20 in. (0.5 m)
Height [transom]20 in
Length - Meters4.3
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet14
Length - Feetnot available
Length overall - Detail14 ft. 0 in. (4.3 m)
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 5 in
Length overall - Meters4.27
Length overall - Meters5.31
Length overall - Inches168
Length overall - Inches209
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 - Detail40 in
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters1.02
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches4
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail35 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters132.49
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal35
Engine maxnot available
Engine max150 HP
Operational Info
Maximum capacity825 lbs. (374 kg)
Maximum capacity1455 lbs
Maximum people4
Maximum people6 Persons