Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Pro 174 SS 2004 vs Princecraft Vision 19 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Pro 174 SS 2004 vs Princecraft Vision 19 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.
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 Vision 19 2009'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 18 gallons in the Princecraft Vision 19 2009. 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 Vision 19 2009 is rated for 8 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 Vision 19 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Vision 19 2009 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 19,2 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
ModelVision 19
Model Year2004
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam92 in
Beam8 ft. (2.4 m)
Beam - Meters2.34
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Inches92
Beam - Inches96
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 - Detail1,524 lbs. (691 kg)
Weight - kg561.55
Weight - kg691.27
Weight - lbs.1238
Weight - lbs.1524
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 - Detail19 ft. 2 in. (5.8 m)
Length overall - Meters5.31
Length overall - Meters5.84
Length overall - Inches209
Length overall - Inches23
Length [at waterline]not available
Length [at waterline]18 ft. 4 in. (5.6 m)
Length [deck]not available
Length [deck]18 ft. 7 in. (5.7 m)
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet19.17
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail35 gal
Fuel tank capacity - DetailPortable with hose and bulb, or Optional permanent 18 gal. (68 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters132.49
Fuel tank capacity - Liters68.14
Fuel tank capacity - Gal35
Fuel tank capacity - Gal18
Engine max135 HP
Engine max60 hp (45 kW)
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1590 lbs
Maximum capacityPerson: 1,144 lbs. (519 kg) Total: 1,645 lbs. (746 kg)
Maximum people7 Persons
Maximum people8
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typenot available
Hull typePontoon
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameternot available
Tube diameter23 in. (0.58 m)
Tube gaugenot available
Tube gauge0.080 in. (2 mm)
Number of tubesnot available
Number of tubes2