Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Pro 174 SS 2006 vs Princecraft Tournament SP 178 DLX AE 2004 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Pro 174 SS 2006 vs Princecraft Tournament SP 178 DLX AE 2004 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 2006 and 150 hp for the Princecraft Tournament SP 178 DLX AE 2004. 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 2006 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Princecraft Tournament SP 178 DLX AE 2004 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princecraft Pro 174 SS 2006 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Pro 174 SS 2006 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 7 passengers and at 17,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princecraft Tournament SP 178 DLX AE 2004 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 6 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakePrincecraft
MakePrincecraft
ModelPro 174 SS
ModelTournament SP 178 DLX AE
Model Year2006
Model Year2004
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam92 in. (2.3 m)
Beam92 in
Beam - Meters2.34
Beam - Meters2.34
Beam - Inches92
Beam - Inches92
Depth - Detail40 in. (1.0 m)
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters101.6
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches4
Depth - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail30 in. (0.8 m)
Draft [max] - Detail31 in
Draft [max] - Meters0.76
Draft [max] - Meters0.79
Draft [max] - Inches3
Draft [max] - Inches31
Weight - Detail1,162 lbs. (527 kg)
Weight - Detail1168 lbs
Weight - kg527.07
Weight - kg529.8
Weight - lbs.1162
Weight - lbs.1168
Width [transom] - Detail75 in. (1.9 m)
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height [transom]25 in. (0.6 m)
Height [transom]20 in
Length - Meters5.3
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet17
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Inches5
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 5 in. (5.3m)
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 5 in
Length overall - Meters5.31
Length overall - Meters5.31
Length overall - Inches209
Length overall - Inches209
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail40 in
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters1.02
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches4
Body / Hull
Hull thicknessBottom: .100 in. (2.5 mm) Side: .072 in. (1.8 mm)
Hull thicknessnot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail35 gal. (132 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail35 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters132.49
Fuel tank capacity - Liters132.49
Fuel tank capacity - Gal35
Fuel tank capacity - Gal35
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max135 hp (101 kw)
Engine max150 HP
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,620 lbs. (735 kg)
Maximum capacity1455 lbs
Maximum people7
Maximum people6 Persons
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailStandard Painted Bunk Style Trailer
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - Weight503 lbs. (228 kg)
Trailer - Weightnot available