Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Pro 179 DX BT 2004 vs Princecraft Super Pro 176 SE 2008: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Pro 179 DX BT 2004 vs Princecraft Super Pro 176 SE 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 150 hp, the Princecraft Super Pro 176 SE 2008 has a 75-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 Super Pro 176 SE 2008 carries 40 gallons versus 35 gallons in the Princecraft Pro 179 DX BT 2004. 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 Super Pro 176 SE 2008 is rated for 7 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 Super Pro 176 SE 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Super Pro 176 SE 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 7 passengers and at 17,0 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
ModelSuper Pro 176 SE
Model Year2004
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam92 in.
Beam92 in. (2.3 m)
Beam - Meters2.34
Beam - Meters2.34
Beam - Inches92
Beam - Inches92
Draft [max] - Detail31 in.
Draft [max] - Detail31 in. (0.8 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.79
Draft [max] - Meters0.79
Draft [max] - Inches31
Draft [max] - Inches31
Weight - Detail1095 lbs.
Weight - Detail1,435 lbs. (651 kg)
Weight - kg496.68
Weight - kg650.9
Weight - lbs.1095
Weight - lbs.1435
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 - Detail17 ft. 6 in. (5.3 m)
Length overall - Meters5.44
Length overall - Meters5.33
Length overall - Inches214
Length overall - Inches210
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail41 in. (1.0 m)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters104.14
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches41
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail80 in. (2.0 m)
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters5.3
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet17
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches6
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 - Gal40
Engine max75 HP
Engine max150 hp (112 kW)
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1280 lbs.
Maximum capacityPerson: 992 lbs. (450 kg) Total: 1,736 lbs. (787 kg)
Maximum people6 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