Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft PR1852MT 2007 vs Princecraft Pro 176 2004 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft PR1852MT 2007 vs Princecraft Pro 176 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 150 hp, the Princecraft Pro 176 2004 has a 105-hp advantage over the Princecraft PR1852MT 2007's 45-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 176 2004 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Princecraft PR1852MT 2007 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princecraft Pro 176 2004 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Pro 176 2004 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 7 passengers and at 0,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princecraft PR1852MT 2007 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 6 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakePrincecraft
MakePrincecraft
ModelPR1852MT
ModelPro 176
Model Year2007
Model Year2004
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam75 in. (1.9 m)
Beam92 in
Beam - Meters1.91
Beam - Meters2.34
Beam - Inches75
Beam - Inches92
Weight - Detail400 lbs. (181 kg)
Weight - Detail1300 lbs
Weight - kg181.44
Weight - kg589.67
Weight - lbs.4
Weight - lbs.13
Width [transom] - Detail52 in. (1.3 m)
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height [transom]20 in. (0.5 m)
Height [transom]20 in
Length - Meters5.5
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet18
Length - Feetnot available
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 0 in. (5.5 m)
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 5 in
Length overall - Meters5.49
Length overall - Meters5.31
Length overall - Inches216
Length overall - Inches209
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail30 in
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.76
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches3
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail40 in
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters1.02
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches4
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
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 max45 hp (33 kW)
Engine max150 HP
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters132.49
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal35
Operational Info
Maximum capacityPerson: 815 lbs. (370 kg) Total: 1,375 lbs. (624 kg)
Maximum capacity1620 lbs
Maximum people6
Maximum people7 Persons