Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Pro 169 BT 2005 vs Princecraft Pro 174 SS 2004 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Pro 169 BT 2005 vs Princecraft Pro 174 SS 2004 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 Pro 174 SS 2004 has a 75-hp advantage over the Princecraft Pro 169 BT 2005's 60-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 Pro 174 SS 2004 carries 35 gallons versus 28 gallons in the Princecraft Pro 169 BT 2005. 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 Pro 174 SS 2004 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Princecraft Pro 169 BT 2005 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princecraft Pro 174 SS 2004 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Pro 174 SS 2004 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 7 passengers and at 0,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princecraft Pro 169 BT 2005 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
ModelPro 174 SS
Model Year2005
Model Year2004
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam87 in. (2.2 m)
Beam92 in
Beam - Meters2.21
Beam - Meters2.34
Beam - Inches87
Beam - Inches92
Depth - Detail33 in. (0.8 m)
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters83.82
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches33
Depth - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail29 in. (0.7 m)
Draft [max] - Detail30 in
Draft [max] - Meters0.74
Draft [max] - Meters0.76
Draft [max] - Inches29
Draft [max] - Inches3
Weight - Detail780 lbs. (354 kg)
Weight - Detail1238 lbs
Weight - kg353.8
Weight - kg561.55
Weight - lbs.78
Weight - lbs.1238
Width [transom] - Detail71 in. (1.8 m)
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height [transom]20 in. (0.5 m)
Height [transom]20 in
Length - Meters4.9
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet16
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Inches2
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 2 in. (4.9 m)
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 5 in
Length overall - Meters4.93
Length overall - Meters5.31
Length overall - Inches194
Length overall - Inches209
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail40 in
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters1.02
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches4
Body / Hull
Hull thicknessBottom: .090 in. (2.3 mm) Side: .072 in. (1.8 mm)
Hull thicknessnot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail28 gal. (106 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail35 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters105.99
Fuel tank capacity - Liters132.49
Fuel tank capacity - Gal28
Fuel tank capacity - Gal35
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max60 hp (45 kw)
Engine max135 HP
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,162 lbs. (527 kg)
Maximum capacity1590 lbs
Maximum people5
Maximum people7 Persons