Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Pro 162 SS 2004 vs Princecraft Pro 179 DX BT 2005 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Pro 162 SS 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 25-hp advantage over the Princecraft Pro 162 SS 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 Pro 179 DX BT 2005 carries 35 gallons versus 13 gallons in the Princecraft Pro 162 SS 2004. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Princecraft Pro 162 SS 2004 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Princecraft Pro 179 DX BT 2005 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princecraft Pro 162 SS 2004 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Pro 162 SS 2004 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 0,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princecraft Pro 179 DX BT 2005 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 162 SS
ModelPro 179 DX BT
Model Year2004
Model Year2005
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam75 in
Beam92 in. (2.3 m)
Beam - Meters1.91
Beam - Meters2.34
Beam - Inches75
Beam - Inches92
Draft [max] - Detail22 in
Draft [max] - Detail31 in. (0.8 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.56
Draft [max] - Meters0.79
Draft [max] - Inches22
Draft [max] - Inches31
Weight - Detail735 lbs
Weight - Detail1,095 lbs. (497 kg)
Weight - kg333.39
Weight - kg496.68
Weight - lbs.735
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 - Detail16 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 10 in. (5.4 m)
Length overall - Meters4.88
Length overall - Meters5.44
Length overall - Inches192
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 - Detail13 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail35 gal. (132 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters49.21
Fuel tank capacity - Liters132.49
Fuel tank capacity - Gal13
Fuel tank capacity - Gal35
Engine max50 HP
Engine max75 hp (56 kw)
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1200 lbs
Maximum capacity1,300 lbs. (590 kg)
Maximum people6 Persons
Maximum people5
Body / Hull
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessBottom: .110 in. (2.8 mm) Side: .072 in. (1.8 mm)