Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Pro 174 SS 2004 vs Princecraft SVX 27 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Pro 174 SS 2004 vs Princecraft SVX 27 2009 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 115 hp for the Princecraft SVX 27 2009. 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 33 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Princecraft SVX 27 2009 is rated for 13 passengers, while the Princecraft Pro 174 SS 2004 caps at 7. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princecraft SVX 27 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft SVX 27 2009 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 13 passengers and at 27,2 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princecraft Pro 174 SS 2004 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 7 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakePrincecraft
MakePrincecraft
ModelPro 174 SS
ModelSVX 27
Model Year2004
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam92 in
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.6 m)
Beam - Meters2.34
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches92
Beam - Inches102
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 - Detail2,642 lbs. (1,198 kg)
Weight - kg561.55
Weight - kg1198.39
Weight - lbs.1238
Weight - lbs.2642
Height - Detail40 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters1.02
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches4
Height - Inchesnot available
Height [transom]20 in
Height [transom]not available
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 5 in
Length overall - Detail27 ft. 2 in. (8.3 m)
Length overall - Meters5.31
Length overall - Meters8.28
Length overall - Inches209
Length overall - Inches326
Length [at waterline]not available
Length [at waterline]24 ft. 10 in. (7.6 m)
Length [deck]not available
Length [deck]25 ft. 6 in. (7.8 m)
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet27.17
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail35 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail33 gal. (125 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters132.49
Fuel tank capacity - Liters124.92
Fuel tank capacity - Gal35
Fuel tank capacity - Gal33
Engine max135 HP
Engine max115 hp (86 kW)
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeI/O
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1590 lbs
Maximum capacityPerson: 1,780 lbs. (807 kg) Total: 2,520 lbs. (1,143 kg)
Maximum people7 Persons
Maximum people13
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thickness0.080 in. (2 mm)
Hull typenot available
Hull typePontoon
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameternot available
Tube diameter25 in. (0.64 m)
Number of tubesnot available
Number of tubes2