Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Pro 179 DX BT 2004 vs Princecraft Super Pro 178 SC SE 2007: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Pro 179 DX BT 2004 vs Princecraft Super Pro 178 SC SE 2007 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 178 SC SE 2007 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. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads - 35 gal and 35 gal - so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
Both boats are rated for 6 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 Super Pro 178 SC SE 2007 and its 150-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the Princecraft Pro 179 DX BT 2004 with its 75-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.
General Boat Info
MakePrincecraft
MakePrincecraft
ModelPro 179 DX BT
ModelSuper Pro 178 SC SE
Model Year2004
Model Year2007
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 - Detail1,170 lbs. (531 kg)
Weight - kg496.68
Weight - kg530.7
Weight - lbs.1095
Weight - lbs.1170
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. 5 in. (5.3 m)
Length overall - Meters5.44
Length overall - Meters5.31
Length overall - Inches214
Length overall - Inches209
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail40 in. (1.0 m)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters101.6
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches40
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail75 in. (1.9 m)
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters5.3
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet17
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches5
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail35 gal.
Fuel tank capacity - Detail35 gal. (132 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters132.49
Fuel tank capacity - Liters132.49
Fuel tank capacity - Gal35
Fuel tank capacity - Gal35
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: 744 lbs. (337 kg) Total:1,488 lbs. (675 kg)
Maximum people6 Persons
Maximum people6
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)