Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Pro 142 SC 2004 vs Princecraft Xpedition 170 WS 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Pro 142 SC 2004 vs Princecraft Xpedition 170 WS 2012 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 115 hp, the Princecraft Xpedition 170 WS 2012 has a 75-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 Xpedition 170 WS 2012 and its 115-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
ModelXpedition 170 WS
Model Year2004
Model Year2012
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam73 in
Beam91 in. (2.3 m)
Beam - Meters1.85
Beam - Meters2.31
Beam - Inches73
Beam - Inches91
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 - Detail1,121 lbs. (508 kg)
Weight - kg258.55
Weight - kg508.48
Weight - lbs.57
Weight - lbs.1121
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 - Detail16 ft. 11 in. (5.2 m)
Length overall - Meters4.42
Length overall - Meters5.16
Length overall - Inches174
Length overall - Inches203
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail35 in. (0.9 m)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters88.9
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches35
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail78 in. (2 m)
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet16.92
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - DetailPortable
Fuel tank capacity - Detail20 gal. (77 l)
Engine max40 HP
Engine maxnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters75.71
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal2
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower115 hp (86 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1000 lbs
Maximum capacity1,415 lbs. (642 kg)
Maximum people5 Persons
Maximum people5 / 675 lbs. (306 kg)
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.100 in. (2.5 mm) Side: 0.072 in. (1.8 mm)
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee