Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Pro 179 DX SC 2004 vs Princecraft Vectra 21 2011 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Pro 179 DX SC 2004 vs Princecraft Vectra 21 2011 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 45-hp advantage over the Princecraft Vectra 21 2011's 90-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. 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 Vectra 21 2011 is rated for 8 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 Vectra 21 2011 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Vectra 21 2011 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 21,5 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
ModelVectra 21
Model Year2004
Model Year2011
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam92 in
Beam8 ft. 5 in. (2.6 m)
Beam - Meters2.34
Beam - Meters2.57
Beam - Inches92
Beam - Inches101
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 - Detail1,639 lbs. (743 kg)
Weight - kg544.31
Weight - kg743.44
Weight - lbs.12
Weight - lbs.1639
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 - Detail21 ft. 6 in. (6.6 m)
Length overall - Meters5.44
Length overall - Meters6.55
Length overall - Inches214
Length overall - Inches258
Length [deck]not available
Length [deck]20 ft. 0 in. (6.1 m)
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet21.5
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 max90 hp (67 kW)
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1280 lbs
Maximum capacity1,760 lbs. (798 kg)
Maximum people5 Persons
Maximum people8 / 1,158 lbs. (525 kg)
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typenot available
Hull typePontoon
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameternot available
Tube diameter23 in. (0.58 m)
Tube gaugenot available
Tube gauge0.080 in. (2 mm)
Number of tubesnot available
Number of tubes2