Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Pro 179 DX SC 2004 vs Princecraft Pro 206 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Pro 179 DX SC 2004 vs Princecraft Pro 206 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 225 hp, the Princecraft Pro 206 2008 has a 90-hp advantage over the Princecraft Pro 179 DX SC 2004's 135-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 SC 2004 carries 35 gallons versus 6 gallons in the Princecraft Pro 206 2008. 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 Pro 179 DX SC 2004 is rated for 5 passengers, while the Princecraft Pro 206 2008 caps at 1. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princecraft Pro 179 DX SC 2004 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Pro 179 DX SC 2004 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 5 passengers and at 0,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princecraft Pro 206 2008 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 1 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakePrincecraft
MakePrincecraft
ModelPro 179 DX SC
ModelPro 206
Model Year2004
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam92 in
Beam99 in. (2.5 m)
Beam - Meters2.34
Beam - Meters2.51
Beam - Inches92
Beam - Inches99
Draft [max] - Detail31 in
Draft [max] - Detail34 in. (0.9 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.79
Draft [max] - Meters0.86
Draft [max] - Inches31
Draft [max] - Inches34
Weight - Detail1200 lbs
Weight - Detail1,810 lbs. (821 kg)
Weight - kg544.31
Weight - kg821
Weight - lbs.12
Weight - lbs.181
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 - Detail20 ft. 0 in. (6.1 m)
Length overall - Meters5.44
Length overall - Meters6.1
Length overall - Inches214
Length overall - Inches24
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail48 in. (1.2 m)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters121.92
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches48
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail84 in. (2.1 m)
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters6.1
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet2
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail35 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail60 gal. (227 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters132.49
Fuel tank capacity - Liters227.12
Fuel tank capacity - Gal35
Fuel tank capacity - Gal6
Engine max135 HP
Engine max225 hp (168 kW)
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1280 lbs
Maximum capacityPerson: 1,350 lbs. (612 kg) Total: 2,209 lbs. (1,002 kg)
Maximum people5 Persons
Maximum people1
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