Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Pro 179 DX BT 2004 vs Princecraft Sport 182 2010 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Pro 179 DX BT 2004 vs Princecraft Sport 182 2010 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 175 hp, the Princecraft Sport 182 2010 has a 100-hp advantage over the Princecraft Pro 179 DX BT 2004's 75-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Princecraft Pro 179 DX BT 2004 carries 35 gallons versus 4 gallons in the Princecraft Sport 182 2010. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Princecraft Sport 182 2010 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 Sport 182 2010 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Sport 182 2010 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 18,5 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
ModelSport 182
Model Year2004
Model Year201
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam92 in
Beam95 in. (2.4 m)
Beam - Meters2.34
Beam - Meters2.41
Beam - Inches92
Beam - Inches95
Draft [max] - Detail31 in
Draft [max] - Detail33 in. (0.8 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.79
Draft [max] - Meters0.84
Draft [max] - Inches31
Draft [max] - Inches33
Weight - Detail1095 lbs
Weight - Detail1,470 lbs. (667 kg)
Weight - kg496.68
Weight - kg666.78
Weight - lbs.1095
Weight - lbs.147
Height - Detail36 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters0.91
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches36
Height - Inchesnot available
Height [transom]20 in
Height [transom]25 in. (0.6 m)
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 10 in
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 6 in. (5.6 m)
Length overall - Meters5.44
Length overall - Meters5.64
Length overall - Inches214
Length overall - Inches222
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail46 in. (1.2 m)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters116.84
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches46
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail80 in. (2 m)
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet18.5
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail35 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail40 gal. (151 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters132.49
Fuel tank capacity - Liters151.42
Fuel tank capacity - Gal35
Fuel tank capacity - Gal4
Engine max75 HP
Engine max175 hp (131 kW)
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1280 lbs
Maximum capacityPerson: 1,085 lbs. (492 kg) Total: 1,729 lbs. (784 kg)
Maximum people6 Persons
Maximum people8
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.110 in. (2.8 mm) Side: 0.072 in. (1.8 mm)
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee