Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Pro 176 2004 vs Princecraft Vectra 19 2011: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Pro 176 2004 vs Princecraft Vectra 19 2011 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 75-hp advantage over the Princecraft Vectra 19 2011's 75-hp ceiling - enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
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 Vectra 19 2011 with its 75-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.
General Boat Info
MakePrincecraft
MakePrincecraft
ModelPro 176
ModelVectra 19
Model Year2004
Model Year2011
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam92 in.
Beam8 ft. 5 in. (2.6 m)
Beam - Meters2.34
Beam - Meters2.57
Beam - Inches92
Beam - Inches101
Draft [max] - Detail30 in.
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.76
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches30
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail1300 lbs.
Weight - Detail1,502 lbs. (681 kg)
Weight - kg589.67
Weight - kg681.3
Weight - lbs.1300
Weight - lbs.1502
Height - Detail40 in.
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters1.02
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches40
Height - Inchesnot available
Height [transom]20 in.
Height [transom]not available
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 5 in.
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 7 in. (6.0 m)
Length overall - Meters5.31
Length overall - Meters5.97
Length overall - Inches209
Length overall - Inches235
Length [deck]not available
Length [deck]18 ft. 1 in. (5.5 m)
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet19.58
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail35 gal.
Fuel tank capacity - DetailPortable
Fuel tank capacity - Liters132.49
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal35
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Engine max150 HP
Engine max75 hp (56 kW)
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1620 lbs.
Maximum capacity1,603 lbs. (727 kg)
Maximum people7 Persons
Maximum people7 / 1,043 lbs. (473 kg)
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