Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Pro 169 BT 2004 vs Princecraft PW1760MT 2008: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Pro 169 BT 2004 vs Princecraft PW1760MT 2008 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.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling - 60 hp for the Princecraft Pro 169 BT 2004 and 40 hp for the Princecraft PW1760MT 2008. Real-world performance will come down more to which motor is actually bolted on, its load at the time, and whether it's a 4-stroke or 2-stroke setup.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Princecraft PW1760MT 2008 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Princecraft Pro 169 BT 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 PW1760MT 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft PW1760MT 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 7 passengers and at 17,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princecraft Pro 169 BT 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 169 BT
ModelPW1760MT
Model Year2004
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam87 in.
Beam83 in. (2.1 m)
Beam - Meters2.21
Beam - Meters2.11
Beam - Inches87
Beam - Inches83
Draft [max] - Detail29 in.
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.74
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches29
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail780 lbs.
Weight - Detail605 lbs. (274 kg)
Weight - kg353.8
Weight - kg274.42
Weight - lbs.780
Weight - lbs.605
Height - Detail33 in.
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters0.84
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches33
Height - Inchesnot available
Height [transom]20 in.
Height [transom]20 in. (0.5 m)
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 2 in.
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 0 in. (5.18 m)
Length overall - Meters4.93
Length overall - Meters5.18
Length overall - Inches194
Length overall - Inches204
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail21.5 in. (0.55 m)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters55.88
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches21.5
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail60 in. (1.5 m)
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters5.18
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet17
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail28 gal.
Fuel tank capacity - DetailPortable
Fuel tank capacity - Liters105.99
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal28
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Engine max60 HP
Engine max40 hp (30 kW)
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1100 lbs.
Maximum capacityPerson: 985 lbs. (447 kg); Total: 1,545 lbs. (701 kg)
Maximum people5 Persons
Maximum people7
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typenot available
Hull typeFlat