Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Pro 174 SS 2004 vs Princecraft PW1448M 2005 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Pro 174 SS 2004 vs Princecraft PW1448M 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 135 hp, the Princecraft Pro 174 SS 2004 has a 105-hp advantage over the Princecraft PW1448M 2005's 30-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
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 PW1448M 2005 caps at 3. 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 PW1448M 2005 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 3 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakePrincecraft
MakePrincecraft
ModelPro 174 SS
ModelPW1448M
Model Year2004
Model Year2005
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam92 in
Beam70 in. (1.8 m)
Beam - Meters2.34
Beam - Meters1.78
Beam - Inches92
Beam - Inches7
Draft [max] - Detail30 in
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.76
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches3
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail1238 lbs
Weight - Detail305 lbs. (138 kg)
Weight - kg561.55
Weight - kg138.35
Weight - lbs.1238
Weight - lbs.305
Height - Detail40 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters1.02
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches4
Height - Inchesnot available
Height [transom]20 in
Height [transom]15 in. (0.4 m)
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 5 in
Length overall - Detail13 ft. 11 in. (4.2 m)
Length overall - Meters5.31
Length overall - Meters4.24
Length overall - Inches209
Length overall - Inches167
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail48 in. (1.2 m)
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters4.2
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet13
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches11
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail35 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters132.49
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal35
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Engine max135 HP
Engine max30 hp (22 kw)
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1590 lbs
Maximum capacity803 lbs. (364 kg)
Maximum people7 Persons
Maximum people3