Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Pro 142 SC 2004 vs Princecraft Pro 179 DX BT 2005 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Pro 142 SC 2004 vs Princecraft Pro 179 DX BT 2005 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 75 hp, the Princecraft Pro 179 DX BT 2005 has a 35-hp advantage over the Princecraft Pro 142 SC 2004's 40-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
Both boats are rated for 5 passengers — a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.
Bottom line: Performance buyers should lean toward the Princecraft Pro 179 DX BT 2005 and its 75-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the Princecraft Pro 142 SC 2004 with its 40-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.
General Boat Info
MakePrincecraft
MakePrincecraft
ModelPro 142 SC
ModelPro 179 DX BT
Model Year2004
Model Year2005
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam73 in
Beam92 in. (2.3 m)
Beam - Meters1.85
Beam - Meters2.34
Beam - Inches73
Beam - Inches92
Draft [max] - Detail19 in
Draft [max] - Detail31 in. (0.8 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.48
Draft [max] - Meters0.79
Draft [max] - Inches19
Draft [max] - Inches31
Weight - Detail570 lbs
Weight - Detail1,095 lbs. (497 kg)
Weight - kg258.55
Weight - kg496.68
Weight - lbs.57
Weight - lbs.1095
Height - Detail29 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters0.74
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches29
Height - Inchesnot available
Height [transom]20 in
Height [transom]20 in. (0.5 m)
Length overall - Detail14 ft. 6 in
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 10 in. (5.4 m)
Length overall - Meters4.42
Length overall - Meters5.44
Length overall - Inches174
Length overall - Inches214
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail36 in. (0.9 m)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters91.44
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches36
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail76 in. (1.9 m)
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters5.4
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet17
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches1
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - DetailPortable
Fuel tank capacity - Detail35 gal. (132 l)
Engine max40 HP
Engine max75 hp (56 kw)
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters132.49
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal35
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1000 lbs
Maximum capacity1,300 lbs. (590 kg)
Maximum people5 Persons
Maximum people5
Body / Hull
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessBottom: .110 in. (2.8 mm) Side: .072 in. (1.8 mm)