Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Pro 142 SC 2004 vs Princecraft SP 178 SC 2006: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Pro 142 SC 2004 vs Princecraft SP 178 SC 2006 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 SP 178 SC 2006 has a 110-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.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Princecraft SP 178 SC 2006 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Princecraft Pro 142 SC 2004 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princecraft SP 178 SC 2006 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft SP 178 SC 2006 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 6 passengers and at 17,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princecraft Pro 142 SC 2004 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 5 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakePrincecraft
MakePrincecraft
ModelPro 142 SC
ModelSP 178 SC
Model Year2004
Model Year2006
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 - Detail1,164 lbs. (528 kg)
Weight - kg258.55
Weight - kg527.98
Weight - lbs.570
Weight - lbs.1164
Height - Detail29 in.
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters0.74
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches29
Height - Inchesnot available
Height [transom]20 in.
Height [transom]25 in. (0.6 m)
Length overall - Detail14 ft. 6 in.
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 5 in. (5.3 m)
Length overall - Meters4.42
Length overall - Meters5.31
Length overall - Inches174
Length overall - Inches209
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail40 in. (1.0 m)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters101.6
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches40
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail75 in. (1.9 m)
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters5.3
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet17
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches5
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - DetailPortable
Fuel tank capacity - Detail35 gal. (132 l)
Engine max40 HP
Engine max150 hp (112 kw)
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters132.49
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal35
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1000 lbs.
Maximum capacity1,488 lbs. (675 kg)
Maximum people5 Persons
Maximum people6
Body / Hull
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessBottom: .100 in. (2.5 mm) Side: .072 in. (1.8 mm)
Trailer Info
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - DetailStandard Painted Bunk Style Trailer
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - Weight503 lbs. (228 kg)