Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Pro 174 SS 2004 vs Princecraft Pro 179 LX SC 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Pro 174 SS 2004 vs Princecraft Pro 179 LX SC 2007 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 — 135 hp for the Princecraft Pro 174 SS 2004 and 135 hp for the Princecraft Pro 179 LX SC 2007. 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. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 35 gal and 35 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
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 179 LX SC 2007 caps at 4. 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 179 LX SC 2007 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 4 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakePrincecraft
MakePrincecraft
ModelPro 174 SS
ModelPro 179 LX SC
Model Year2004
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam92 in
Beam92 in. (2.3 m)
Beam - Meters2.34
Beam - Meters2.34
Beam - Inches92
Beam - Inches92
Draft [max] - Detail30 in
Draft [max] - Detail31 in. (0.8 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.76
Draft [max] - Meters0.79
Draft [max] - Inches3
Draft [max] - Inches31
Weight - Detail1238 lbs
Weight - Detail1,129 lbs. (512 kg)
Weight - kg561.55
Weight - kg512.11
Weight - lbs.1238
Weight - lbs.1129
Height - Detail40 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters1.02
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches4
Height - Inchesnot available
Height [transom]20 in
Height [transom]20 in. (0.5 m)
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 5 in
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 10 in. (5.4 m)
Length overall - Meters5.31
Length overall - Meters5.44
Length overall - Inches209
Length overall - Inches214
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail36 in. (0.9 m)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters91.44
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches36
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail76 in. (1.9 m)
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters5.4
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet17
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches1
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail35 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail35 gal. (132 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters132.49
Fuel tank capacity - Liters132.49
Fuel tank capacity - Gal35
Fuel tank capacity - Gal35
Engine max135 HP
Engine max135 hp (101 kW)
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1590 lbs
Maximum capacityPerson: 587 lbs. (266 kg) Total: 1,300 lbs. (590 kg)
Maximum people7 Persons
Maximum people4
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.100 in. (2.5 mm) Side: 0.072 in. (1.8 mm)