Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Pro 179 DX SC 2004 vs Princecraft PW 1860T 2009: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Pro 179 DX SC 2004 vs Princecraft PW 1860T 2009 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 135 hp, the Princecraft Pro 179 DX SC 2004 has a 75-hp advantage over the Princecraft PW 1860T 2009's 60-hp ceiling - enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Princecraft PW 1860T 2009 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Princecraft Pro 179 DX SC 2004 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princecraft PW 1860T 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft PW 1860T 2009 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 7 passengers and at 18,4 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princecraft Pro 179 DX SC 2004 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 5 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakePrincecraft
MakePrincecraft
ModelPro 179 DX SC
ModelPW 1860T
Model Year2004
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam92 in.
Beam83.5 in. (2.12 m)
Beam - Meters2.34
Beam - Meters2.13
Beam - Inches92
Beam - Inches83.5
Draft [max] - Detail31 in.
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.79
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches31
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail1200 lbs.
Weight - Detail850 lbs. (386 kg)
Weight - kg544.31
Weight - kg385.55
Weight - lbs.1200
Weight - lbs.850
Height - Detail36 in.
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters0.91
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches36
Height - Inchesnot available
Height [transom]20 in.
Height [transom]20 in. (0.5 m)
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 10 in.
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 5 in. (5.61 m)
Length overall - Meters5.44
Length overall - Meters5.61
Length overall - Inches214
Length overall - Inches221
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail25 in. (0.64 m)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters63.5
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches25
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail60 in. (1.52 m)
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet18.42
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail35 gal.
Fuel tank capacity - DetailPortable
Fuel tank capacity - Liters132.49
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal35
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Engine max135 HP
Engine max60 hp (45 kW)
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1280 lbs.
Maximum capacityPerson: 1,078 lbs. (489 kg) Total: 1,680 lbs. (762 kg)
Maximum people5 Persons
Maximum people7
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thickness0.110 in. (2.8 mm)
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee