Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Pro 164 SS 2004 vs Princecraft Sport 174 2010: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Pro 164 SS 2004 vs Princecraft Sport 174 2010 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 Sport 174 2010 has a 25-hp advantage over the Princecraft Pro 164 SS 2004's 90-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 174 2010 carries 35 gallons versus 28 gallons in the Princecraft Pro 164 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 Sport 174 2010 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Princecraft Pro 164 SS 2004 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princecraft Sport 174 2010 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Sport 174 2010 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 7 passengers and at 17,4 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princecraft Pro 164 SS 2004 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 6 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakePrincecraft
MakePrincecraft
ModelPro 164 SS
ModelSport 174
Model Year2004
Model Year2010
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam88 in.
Beam92 in. (2.3 m)
Beam - Meters2.24
Beam - Meters2.34
Beam - Inches88
Beam - Inches92
Draft [max] - Detail30 in.
Draft [max] - Detail30 in. (0.8 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.76
Draft [max] - Meters0.76
Draft [max] - Inches30
Draft [max] - Inches30
Weight - Detail985 lbs.
Weight - Detail1,289 lbs. (585 kg)
Weight - kg446.79
Weight - kg584.68
Weight - lbs.985
Weight - lbs.1289
Height - Detail38 in.
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters0.97
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches38
Height - Inchesnot available
Height [transom]20 in.
Height [transom]25 in. (0.6 m)
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 6 in.
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 5 in. (5.3 m)
Length overall - Meters5.03
Length overall - Meters5.31
Length overall - Inches198
Length overall - Inches209
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail40 in. (1 m)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters101.6
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches40
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail75 in. (1.9 m)
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet17.42
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail28 gal.
Fuel tank capacity - Detail35 gal. (132 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters105.99
Fuel tank capacity - Liters132.49
Fuel tank capacity - Gal28
Fuel tank capacity - Gal35
Engine max90 HP
Engine max115 hp (86 kW)
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1300 lbs.
Maximum capacityPerson: 907 lbs. (411 kg) Total: 1,647 lbs. (747 kg)
Maximum people6 Persons
Maximum people7
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 typeModified Vee