Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Pro 167 SC 2004 vs Princecraft Pro Series 179 SC 2011 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Pro 167 SC 2004 vs Princecraft Pro Series 179 SC 2011 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 135 hp, the Princecraft Pro Series 179 SC 2011 has a 60-hp advantage over the Princecraft Pro 167 SC 2004's 75-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 2 gal and 4 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
Both boats are rated for 5 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 Pro Series 179 SC 2011 and its 135-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the Princecraft Pro 167 SC 2004 with its 75-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.
General Boat Info
MakePrincecraft
MakePrincecraft
ModelPro 167 SC
ModelPro Series 179 SC
Model Year2004
Model Year2011
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam81 in
Beam92 in. (2.3 m)
Beam - Meters2.06
Beam - Meters2.34
Beam - Inches81
Beam - Inches92
Draft [max] - Detail26 in
Draft [max] - Detail31 in. (0.8 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.66
Draft [max] - Meters0.79
Draft [max] - Inches26
Draft [max] - Inches31
Weight - Detail800 lbs
Weight - Detail1,229 lbs. (557 kg)
Weight - kg362.87
Weight - kg557.46
Weight - lbs.8
Weight - lbs.1229
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. 5 in
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 4 in. (5.3 m)
Length overall - Meters5
Length overall - Meters5.28
Length overall - Inches197
Length overall - Inches208
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail37 in. (0.9 m)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters93.98
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches37
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail80 in. (2 m)
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet17.33
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail20 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail40 gal. (151 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters75.71
Fuel tank capacity - Liters151.42
Fuel tank capacity - Gal2
Fuel tank capacity - Gal4
Engine max75 HP
Engine max135 hp (101 kW)
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1200 lbs
Maximum capacity1,410 lbs. (640 kg)
Maximum people5 Persons
Maximum people5 / 670 lbs. (304 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 typeModified Vee