Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Pro 179 DX BT 2004 vs Princecraft SVX 27 I/O 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Pro 179 DX BT 2004 vs Princecraft SVX 27 I/O 2012 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 300 hp, the Princecraft SVX 27 I/O 2012 has a 225-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 SVX 27 I/O 2012 carries 55 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 SVX 27 I/O 2012 is rated for 13 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 SVX 27 I/O 2012 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft SVX 27 I/O 2012 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 13 passengers and at 27,8 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
ModelSVX 27 I/O
Model Year2004
Model Year2012
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam92 in
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.6 m)
Beam - Meters2.34
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches92
Beam - Inches102
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 - Detail4,524 lbs. (2,052 kg)
Weight - kg496.68
Weight - kg2052.05
Weight - lbs.1095
Weight - lbs.4524
Height - Detail36 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters0.91
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches36
Height - Inchesnot available
Height [transom]20 in
Height [transom]not available
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 10 in
Length overall - Detail27 ft. 10 in. (8.5 m)
Length overall - Meters5.44
Length overall - Meters8.48
Length overall - Inches214
Length overall - Inches334
Length [deck]not available
Length [deck]25 ft. 10 in. (7.9 m)
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet27.83
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail35 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail55 gal. (208 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters132.49
Fuel tank capacity - Liters208.2
Fuel tank capacity - Gal35
Fuel tank capacity - Gal55
Engine max75 HP
Engine max300 hp (224 kW)
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeI/O
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1280 lbs
Maximum capacity2,793 lbs. (1,267 kg)
Maximum people6 Persons
Maximum people13 / 1,780 lbs. (807 kg)
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typenot available
Hull typePontoon
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameternot available
Tube diameter25 in. (0.64 m)
Tube gaugenot available
Tube gauge0.080 in. (2 mm)
Number of tubesnot available
Number of tubes3