Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Pro 179 DX BT 2004 vs Princecraft PW1960MT 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Pro 179 DX BT 2004 vs Princecraft PW1960MT 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 75 hp, the Princecraft Pro 179 DX BT 2004 has a 25-hp advantage over the Princecraft PW1960MT 2008's 50-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Princecraft PW1960MT 2008 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Princecraft Pro 179 DX BT 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 PW1960MT 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft PW1960MT 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 19,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princecraft Pro 179 DX BT 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 179 DX BT
ModelPW1960MT
Model Year2004
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam92 in
Beam83 in. (2.1 m)
Beam - Meters2.34
Beam - Meters2.11
Beam - Inches92
Beam - Inches83
Draft [max] - Detail31 in
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.79
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches31
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail1095 lbs
Weight - Detail710 lbs. (322 kg)
Weight - kg496.68
Weight - kg322.05
Weight - lbs.1095
Weight - lbs.71
Height - Detail36 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters0.91
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches36
Height - Inchesnot available
Height [transom]20 in
Height [transom]20 in. (0.5 m)
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 10 in
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 0 in. (5.79 m)
Length overall - Meters5.44
Length overall - Meters5.79
Length overall - Inches214
Length overall - Inches228
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail21.5 in. (0.55 m)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters55.88
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches21.5
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail60 in. (1.52 m)
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters5.79
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet19
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 max75 HP
Engine max50 hp (37 kW)
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1280 lbs
Maximum capacityPerson: 1,158 lbs. (525 kg); Total: 1,898 lbs. (861 kg)
Maximum people6 Persons
Maximum people8
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessHull: 0.100 in. (0.25 cm)
Hull typenot available
Hull typeFlat