Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Pro 176 2004 vs Princecraft Super Pro 176 FnP SE 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Pro 176 2004 vs Princecraft Super Pro 176 FnP SE 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 150 hp, the Princecraft Pro 176 2004 has a 35-hp advantage over the Princecraft Super Pro 176 FnP SE 2009's 115-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 35 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
Both boats are rated for 7 passengers — a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.
Bottom line: Performance buyers should lean toward the Princecraft Pro 176 2004 and its 150-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the Princecraft Super Pro 176 FnP SE 2009 with its 115-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.
General Boat Info
MakePrincecraft
MakePrincecraft
ModelPro 176
ModelSuper Pro 176 FnP SE
Model Year2004
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam92 in
Beam92 in. (2.3 m)
Beam - Meters2.34
Beam - Meters2.34
Beam - Inches92
Beam - Inches92
Draft [max] - Detail30 in
Draft [max] - Detail30 in. (0.8 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.76
Draft [max] - Meters0.76
Draft [max] - Inches3
Draft [max] - Inches3
Weight - Detail1300 lbs
Weight - Detail1,301 lbs. (590 kg)
Weight - kg589.67
Weight - kg590.12
Weight - lbs.13
Weight - lbs.1301
Height - Detail40 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters1.02
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches4
Height - Inchesnot available
Height [transom]20 in
Height [transom]25 in. (0.6 m)
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 5 in
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 5 in. (5.3 m)
Length overall - Meters5.31
Length overall - Meters5.31
Length overall - Inches209
Length overall - Inches209
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail40 in. (1.0 m)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters101.6
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches4
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail75 in. (1.9 m)
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet17.42
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail35 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail35 gal. (132 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters132.49
Fuel tank capacity - Liters132.49
Fuel tank capacity - Gal35
Fuel tank capacity - Gal35
Engine max150 HP
Engine max115 hp (86 kW)
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1620 lbs
Maximum capacityPerson: 907 lbs. (411 kg) Total: 1,647 lbs. (747 kg)
Maximum people7 Persons
Maximum people7
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.100 in. (2.5 mm) Side: 0.072 in. (1.8 mm)
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee