Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Pro 167 SC 2004 vs Princecraft SVX 27 2011 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Pro 167 SC 2004 vs Princecraft SVX 27 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 SVX 27 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. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Princecraft SVX 27 2011 carries 31 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 SVX 27 2011 is rated for 13 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 SVX 27 2011 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft SVX 27 2011 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 13 passengers and at 27,2 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
ModelSVX 27
Model Year2004
Model Year2011
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam81 in
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.6 m)
Beam - Meters2.06
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches81
Beam - Inches102
Draft [max] - Detail26 in
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.66
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches26
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail800 lbs
Weight - Detail2,652 lbs. (1,203 kg)
Weight - kg362.87
Weight - kg1202.93
Weight - lbs.8
Weight - lbs.2652
Height - Detail30 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters0.76
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches3
Height - Inchesnot available
Height [transom]20 in
Height [transom]not available
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 5 in
Length overall - Detail27 ft. 2 in. (8.3 m)
Length overall - Meters5
Length overall - Meters8.28
Length overall - Inches197
Length overall - Inches326
Length [deck]not available
Length [deck]25 ft. 6 in. (7.8 m)
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet27.17
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail20 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail31 gal. (117 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters75.71
Fuel tank capacity - Liters117.35
Fuel tank capacity - Gal2
Fuel tank capacity - Gal31
Engine max75 HP
Engine max135 hp (101 kW)
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1200 lbs
Maximum capacity2,520 lbs. (1,143 kg)
Maximum people5 Persons
Maximum people13 / 1,780 lbs. (807 kg)
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thickness0.080 in. (2 mm)
Hull typenot available
Hull typePontoon
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameternot available
Tube diameter25 in. (0.64 m)
Number of tubesnot available
Number of tubes2