Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Pro 179 DX BT 2004 vs Princecraft Resorter DLX SC 2008: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Pro 179 DX BT 2004 vs Princecraft Resorter DLX SC 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 35-hp advantage over the Princecraft Resorter DLX SC 2008's 40-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 Pro 179 DX BT 2004 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Princecraft Resorter DLX SC 2008 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princecraft Pro 179 DX BT 2004 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Pro 179 DX BT 2004 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 6 passengers and at 0,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princecraft Resorter DLX SC 2008 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 5 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakePrincecraft
MakePrincecraft
ModelPro 179 DX BT
ModelResorter DLX SC
Model Year2004
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam92 in.
Beam73 in. (1.9 m)
Beam - Meters2.34
Beam - Meters1.85
Beam - Inches92
Beam - Inches73
Draft [max] - Detail31 in.
Draft [max] - Detail17 in. (0.4 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.79
Draft [max] - Meters0.43
Draft [max] - Inches31
Draft [max] - Inches17
Weight - Detail1095 lbs.
Weight - Detail455 lbs. (206 kg)
Weight - kg496.68
Weight - kg206.38
Weight - lbs.1095
Weight - lbs.455
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 - Detail14 ft. 6 in. (4.4 m)
Length overall - Meters5.44
Length overall - Meters4.42
Length overall - Inches214
Length overall - Inches174
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail29 in. (0.7 m)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters73.66
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches29
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail63 in. (1.6 m)
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters4.4
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet14
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches6
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 max40 hp (30 kW)
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1280 lbs.
Maximum capacityPerson: 617 lbs. (280 kg) Total: 1,035 lbs. (469 kg)
Maximum people6 Persons
Maximum people5
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.072 in. (1.8 mm) Side: 0.064 in. (1.6 mm)
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee