Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Pro 162 SS 2004 vs Princecraft Super Pro 178 SC SE 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Pro 162 SS 2004 vs Princecraft Super Pro 178 SC SE 2007 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 Super Pro 178 SC SE 2007 has a 100-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 Super Pro 178 SC SE 2007 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.
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 Super Pro 178 SC SE 2007 and its 150-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the Princecraft Pro 162 SS 2004 with its 50-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.
General Boat Info
MakePrincecraft
MakePrincecraft
ModelPro 162 SS
ModelSuper Pro 178 SC SE
Model Year2004
Model Year2007
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 - Detail1,170 lbs. (531 kg)
Weight - kg333.39
Weight - kg530.7
Weight - lbs.735
Weight - lbs.117
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 - 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 - Detail40 in. (1.0 m)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters101.6
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches4
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 - 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 max150 hp (112 kW)
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1200 lbs
Maximum capacityPerson: 744 lbs. (337 kg) Total:1,488 lbs. (675 kg)
Maximum people6 Persons
Maximum people6
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)