Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Pro 167 SC 2004 vs Princecraft Tournament SP 178 SC 2005 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Pro 167 SC 2004 vs Princecraft Tournament SP 178 SC 2005 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 150 hp, the Princecraft Tournament SP 178 SC 2005 has a 75-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 Tournament SP 178 SC 2005 carries 35 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 Tournament SP 178 SC 2005 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 Tournament SP 178 SC 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Tournament SP 178 SC 2005 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 17,0 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
ModelTournament SP 178 SC
Model Year2004
Model Year2005
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 - Detail1,159 lbs. (526 kg)
Weight - kg362.87
Weight - kg525.71
Weight - lbs.8
Weight - lbs.1159
Height - Detail30 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters0.76
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches3
Height - Inchesnot available
Height [transom]20 in
Height [transom]20 in. (0.5 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 - Detail40 in. (1.0 m)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters101.6
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches4
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail75 in. (1.9 m)
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters5.3
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet17
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches5
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail20 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail35 gal. Built-in (132 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters75.71
Fuel tank capacity - Liters132.49
Fuel tank capacity - Gal2
Fuel tank capacity - Gal35
Engine max75 HP
Engine max150 hp (112 kw)
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1200 lbs
Maximum capacity1,488 lbs. (675 kg)
Maximum people5 Persons
Maximum people6
Body / Hull
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessBottom: .100 in. (2.5 mm) Side: .072 in. (1.8 mm)