Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Pro 167 SC 2004 vs Princecraft Sport 172 WS 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Pro 167 SC 2004 vs Princecraft Sport 172 WS 2013 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 172 WS 2013 has a 50-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. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Princecraft Sport 172 WS 2013 carries 26 gallons versus 2 gallons in the Princecraft Pro 167 SC 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 172 WS 2013 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Princecraft Pro 167 SC 2004 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princecraft Sport 172 WS 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Sport 172 WS 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 17,4 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princecraft Pro 167 SC 2004 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 167 SC
ModelSport 172 WS
Model Year2004
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam81 in
Beam91 in. (2.3 m)
Beam - Meters2.06
Beam - Meters2.31
Beam - Inches81
Beam - Inches91
Draft [max] - Detail26 in
Draft [max] - Detail30 in. (0.8 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.66
Draft [max] - Meters0.76
Draft [max] - Inches26
Draft [max] - Inches3
Weight - Detail800 lbs
Weight - Detail1,255 lbs. (569 kg)
Weight - kg362.87
Weight - kg569.26
Weight - lbs.8
Weight - lbs.1255
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. 5 in. (5.3 m)
Length overall - Meters5
Length overall - Meters5.31
Length overall - Inches197
Length overall - Inches209
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail39 in. (1 m)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters99.06
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches39
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail75 in. (1.9 m) chine
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet17.42
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail20 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail26 gal. (98 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters75.71
Fuel tank capacity - Liters98.42
Fuel tank capacity - Gal2
Fuel tank capacity - Gal26
Engine max75 HP
Engine max125 hp (93 kW)
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1200 lbs
Maximum capacity1,570 lbs. (712 kg)
Maximum people5 Persons
Maximum people6 / 830 lbs. (376 kg)
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thickness0.10 in. (2.5 mm) bottom 0.072 in. (1.8 mm) side
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee