Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Pro 179 DX SC 2004 vs Princecraft Seasprite 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Pro 179 DX SC 2004 vs Princecraft Seasprite 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 135 hp, the Princecraft Pro 179 DX SC 2004 has a 125-hp advantage over the Princecraft Seasprite 2007's 10-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 Pro 179 DX SC 2004 is rated for 5 passengers, while the Princecraft Seasprite 2007 caps at 3. 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 Seasprite 2007 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 3 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakePrincecraft
MakePrincecraft
ModelPro 179 DX SC
ModelSeaSprite
Model Year2004
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam92 in
Beam58 in. (1.5 m)
Beam - Meters2.34
Beam - Meters1.47
Beam - Inches92
Beam - Inches58
Draft [max] - Detail31 in
Draft [max] - Detail13 in. (0.4 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.79
Draft [max] - Meters0.33
Draft [max] - Inches31
Draft [max] - Inches13
Weight - Detail1200 lbs
Weight - Detail130 lbs. (59 kg)
Weight - kg544.31
Weight - kg58.97
Weight - lbs.12
Weight - lbs.13
Height - Detail36 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters0.91
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches36
Height - Inchesnot available
Height [transom]20 in
Height [transom]15 in. (0.4 m)
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 10 in
Length overall - Detail12 ft. 4 in. (3.7 m)
Length overall - Meters5.44
Length overall - Meters3.76
Length overall - Inches214
Length overall - Inches148
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail21 in. (0.5 m)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters53.34
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches21
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail45 in. (1.1 m)
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters3.7
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet12
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches4
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 max10 hp (8 kW)
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1280 lbs
Maximum capacityPerson: 418 lbs. (190 kg) Total: 620 lbs. (281 kg)
Maximum people5 Persons
Maximum people3
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessBottom & Side: 0.051 in. (1.3 mm)
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee