Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Pro 162 LX 2004 vs Princecraft Sport 172 SC 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Pro 162 LX 2004 vs Princecraft Sport 172 SC 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 125 hp, the Princecraft Sport 172 SC 2012 has a 75-hp advantage over the Princecraft Pro 162 LX 2004's 50-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Princecraft Sport 172 SC 2012 carries 26 gallons versus 13 gallons in the Princecraft Pro 162 LX 2004. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
Both boats are rated for 6 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 Sport 172 SC 2012 and its 125-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the Princecraft Pro 162 LX 2004 with its 50-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.
General Boat Info
MakePrincecraft
MakePrincecraft
ModelPro 162 LX
ModelSport 172 SC
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] - Detail20 in
Draft [max] - Detail30 in. (0.8 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.51
Draft [max] - Meters0.76
Draft [max] - Inches2
Draft [max] - Inches3
Weight - Detail644 lbs
Weight - Detail1,174 lbs. (533 kg)
Weight - kg292.11
Weight - kg532.52
Weight - lbs.644
Weight - lbs.1174
Height - Detail30 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters0.76
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches3
Height - Inchesnot available
Height [transom]20 in
Height [transom]25 in. (0.6 m)
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 5 in. (5.3 m)
Length overall - Meters4.88
Length overall - Meters5.31
Length overall - Inches192
Length overall - Inches209
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail39 in. (1.0 m)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters99.06
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches39
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail75 in. (1.9 m)
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet17.42
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail13 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail26 gal. (98 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters49.21
Fuel tank capacity - Liters98.42
Fuel tank capacity - Gal13
Fuel tank capacity - Gal26
Engine max50 HP
Engine max125 hp (93 kW)
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1200 lbs
Maximum capacity1,570 lbs. (712 kg)
Maximum people6 Persons
Maximum people6 / 830 lbs. (376 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