Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Pro 174 SS 2004 vs Princecraft Vision 21 L 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Pro 174 SS 2004 vs Princecraft Vision 21 L 2008 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 45-hp advantage over the Princecraft Vision 21 L 2008's 90-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. 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 Pro 174 SS 2004 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Princecraft Vision 21 L 2008 caps at 1. 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 Vision 21 L 2008 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 1 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakePrincecraft
MakePrincecraft
ModelPro 174 SS
ModelVision 21 L
Model Year2004
Model Year2008
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 - Detail1,744 lbs. (791 kg)
Weight - kg561.55
Weight - kg791.06
Weight - lbs.1238
Weight - lbs.1744
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 - Detail21 ft. 2 in. (6.5 m)
Length overall - Meters5.31
Length overall - Meters6.45
Length overall - Inches209
Length overall - Inches254
Length [at waterline]not available
Length [at waterline]Pontoon: 20 ft. 4 in. (6.2 m)
Length [deck]not available
Length [deck]20 ft. 7 in. (6.3 m)
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters6.5
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet21
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches2
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 max90 hp (67 kW)
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1590 lbs
Maximum capacityPerson: 1,450 lbs. (658 kg) Total: 2,052 lbs. (931 kg)
Maximum people7 Persons
Maximum people1
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typenot available
Hull typePontoon
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameternot available
Tube diameter25 in. (0.64 m)
Tube gaugenot available
Tube gauge0.080 in. (2 mm)
Number of tubesnot available
Number of tubes2