Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Pro 169 BT 2004 vs Princecraft Sport 172 WS 2013: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Pro 169 BT 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 65-hp advantage over the Princecraft Pro 169 BT 2004's 60-hp ceiling - enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads - 28 gal and 26 gal - so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
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 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 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 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
ModelSport 172 WS
Model Year2004
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam87 in.
Beam91 in. (2.3 m)
Beam - Meters2.21
Beam - Meters2.31
Beam - Inches87
Beam - Inches91
Draft [max] - Detail29 in.
Draft [max] - Detail30 in. (0.8 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.74
Draft [max] - Meters0.76
Draft [max] - Inches29
Draft [max] - Inches30
Weight - Detail780 lbs.
Weight - Detail1,255 lbs. (569 kg)
Weight - kg353.8
Weight - kg569.26
Weight - lbs.780
Weight - lbs.1255
Height - Detail33 in.
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters0.84
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches33
Height - Inchesnot available
Height [transom]20 in.
Height [transom]25 in. (0.6 m)
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 2 in.
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 5 in. (5.3 m)
Length overall - Meters4.93
Length overall - Meters5.31
Length overall - Inches194
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 - Detail28 gal.
Fuel tank capacity - Detail26 gal. (98 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters105.99
Fuel tank capacity - Liters98.42
Fuel tank capacity - Gal28
Fuel tank capacity - Gal26
Engine max60 HP
Engine max125 hp (93 kW)
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1100 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