Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Pro 179 DX SC 2004 vs Princecraft Vectra 23 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Pro 179 DX SC 2004 vs Princecraft Vectra 23 2013 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 150 hp for the Princecraft Vectra 23 2013. 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 32 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Princecraft Vectra 23 2013 is rated for 12 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 23 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Vectra 23 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 12 passengers and at 23,5 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 23
Model Year2004
Model Year2013
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 - Detail1,868 lbs. (847 kg)
Weight - kg544.31
Weight - kg847.31
Weight - lbs.12
Weight - lbs.1868
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 - Detail23 ft. 6 in. (7.2 m)
Length overall - Meters5.44
Length overall - Meters7.16
Length overall - Inches214
Length overall - Inches282
Length [at waterline]not available
Length [at waterline]22 ft. 4 in. (6.8 m) pontoon
Length [deck]not available
Length [deck]22 ft. (6.7 m)
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet23.5
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail35 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail32 gal. (121 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters132.49
Fuel tank capacity - Liters121.13
Fuel tank capacity - Gal35
Fuel tank capacity - Gal32
Engine max135 HP
Engine max150 hp (112 kW)
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1280 lbs
Maximum capacity2,269 lbs. (1,029 kg)
Maximum people5 Persons
Maximum people12 / 1,625 lbs. (737 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 gauge0.08 in. (2 mm)