Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Pro 166 2004 vs Princecraft Sport 174 WS 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Pro 166 2004 vs Princecraft Sport 174 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 125 hp, the Princecraft Sport 174 WS 2012 has a 35-hp advantage over the Princecraft Pro 166 2004's 90-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 28 gal and 26 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Princecraft Sport 174 WS 2012 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Princecraft Pro 166 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 WS 2012 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Sport 174 WS 2012 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 166 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 166
ModelSport 174 WS
Model Year2004
Model Year2012
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] - Inches3
Draft [max] - Inches3
Weight - Detail1009 lbs
Weight - Detail1,319 lbs. (598 kg)
Weight - kg457.67
Weight - kg598.29
Weight - lbs.1009
Weight - lbs.1319
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 - Inches4
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 - Detail26 gal. (98 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters105.99
Fuel tank capacity - Liters98.42
Fuel tank capacity - Gal28
Fuel tank capacity - Gal26
Engine max90 HP
Engine max125 hp (93 kW)
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1367 lbs
Maximum capacity1,647 lbs. (747 kg)
Maximum people6 Persons
Maximum people7 / 907 lbs. (411 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