Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft PR1648MT 2006 vs Princecraft Super Pro 176 2013: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft PR1648MT 2006 vs Princecraft Super Pro 176 2013 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department - Princecraft PR1648MT 2006 at 15,0 ft versus Princecraft Super Pro 176 2013 at 17,5 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft Super Pro 176 2013 tips the scales at 1 400 lbs - 1 125 lbs less than the Princecraft PR1648MT 2006 at 275 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 Super Pro 176 2013 tops out at 150 hp. Engine specs for the Princecraft PR1648MT 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 2013 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Princecraft PR1648MT 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 Super Pro 176 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Super Pro 176 2013 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 PR1648MT 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
ModelPR1648MT
ModelSuper Pro 176
Model Year2006
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam70 in. (1.8 m)
Beam92 in. (2.3 m)
Beam - Meters1.78
Beam - Meters2.34
Beam - Inches70
Beam - Inches92
Weight - Detail275 lbs. (125 kg)
Weight - Detail1,400 lbs. (635 kg)
Weight - kg124.74
Weight - kg635.03
Weight - lbs.275
Weight - lbs.1400
Width [transom] - Detail48 in. (1.2 m)
Width [transom] - Detail80 in. (2 m) chine
Height [transom]21 in. (0.5 m)
Height [transom]25 in. (0.6 m)
Length - Meters4.8
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet15
Length - Feet17.5
Length - Inches10
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail15 ft. 10 in. (4.8 m)
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 6 in. (5.3 m)
Length overall - Meters4.83
Length overall - Meters5.33
Length overall - Inches190
Length overall - Inches210
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 - Gal40
Engine maxnot available
Engine max150 hp (112 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity973 lbs. (441 kg)
Maximum capacity1,736 lbs. (787 kg)
Maximum people4
Maximum people7 / 992 lbs. (450 kg)
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thickness0.10 in. (2.5 mm) bottom 0.072 in. (1.8 mm) side
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee