Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Pro 179 DX SC 2004 vs Princecraft Vantage 25 2012: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Pro 179 DX SC 2004 vs Princecraft Vantage 25 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.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling - 135 hp for the Princecraft Pro 179 DX SC 2004 and 135 hp for the Princecraft Vantage 25 2012. Real-world performance will come down more to which motor is actually bolted on, its load at the time, and whether it's a 4-stroke or 2-stroke setup. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads - 35 gal and 33 gal - so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Princecraft Vantage 25 2012 is rated for 13 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 Vantage 25 2012 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Vantage 25 2012 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 13 passengers and at 25,8 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
ModelVantage 25
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 - Detail1200 lbs.
Weight - Detail2,040 lbs. (925 kg)
Weight - kg544.31
Weight - kg925.33
Weight - lbs.1200
Weight - lbs.2040
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 - Detail25 ft. 9 in. (7.8 m)
Length overall - Meters5.44
Length overall - Meters7.85
Length overall - Inches214
Length overall - Inches309
Length [deck]not available
Length [deck]24 ft. 9 in. (7.5 m)
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet25.75
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail35 gal.
Fuel tank capacity - Detail33 gal. (125 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters132.49
Fuel tank capacity - Liters124.92
Fuel tank capacity - Gal35
Fuel tank capacity - Gal33
Engine max135 HP
Engine max135 hp (101 kW)
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1280 lbs.
Maximum capacity2,589 lbs. (1,174 kg)
Maximum people5 Persons
Maximum people13 / 1,849 lbs. (839 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 tubes2