Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Pro 179 DX SC 2005 vs Princecraft Super Pro 207 SE 2009: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Pro 179 DX SC 2005 vs Princecraft Super Pro 207 SE 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department - Princecraft Pro 179 DX SC 2005 at 17,0 ft versus Princecraft Super Pro 207 SE 2009 at 20,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft Super Pro 207 SE 2009 tips the scales at 1 850 lbs - 650 lbs less than the Princecraft Pro 179 DX SC 2005 at 1 200 lbs. That difference is meaningful if you're working within a half-ton or three-quarter-ton truck's tow rating, especially once you factor in a motor, gear, and fuel.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 225 hp, the Princecraft Super Pro 207 SE 2009 has a 90-hp advantage over the Princecraft Pro 179 DX SC 2005's 135-hp ceiling - enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Princecraft Super Pro 207 SE 2009 carries 60 gallons versus 35 gallons in the Princecraft Pro 179 DX SC 2005. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Princecraft Super Pro 207 SE 2009 is rated for 10 passengers, while the Princecraft Pro 179 DX SC 2005 caps at 4. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princecraft Super Pro 207 SE 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Super Pro 207 SE 2009 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 10 passengers and at 20,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princecraft Pro 179 DX SC 2005 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 4 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakePrincecraft
MakePrincecraft
ModelPro 179 DX SC
ModelSuper Pro 207 SE
Model Year2005
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam92 in. (2.3 m)
Beam100 in. (2.5 m)
Beam - Meters2.34
Beam - Meters2.54
Beam - Inches92
Beam - Inches100
Depth - Detail36 in. (0.9 m)
Depth - Detail50 in. (1.3 m)
Depth - Centimeters91.44
Depth - Centimeters127
Depth - Inches36
Depth - Inches50
Draft [max] - Detail31 in. (0.8 m)
Draft [max] - Detail34 in. (0.9 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.79
Draft [max] - Meters0.86
Draft [max] - Inches31
Draft [max] - Inches34
Weight - Detail1,200 lbs. (544 kg)
Weight - Detail1,850 lbs. (839 kg)
Weight - kg544.31
Weight - kg839.15
Weight - lbs.1200
Weight - lbs.1850
Width [transom] - Detail76 in. (1.9 m)
Width [transom] - Detail84 in. (2.1 m)
Height [transom]20 in. (0.5 m)
Height [transom]25 in. (0.6 m)
Length - Meters5.4
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet17
Length - Feet20
Length - Inches10
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 10 in. (5.4 m)
Length overall - Detail20 ft. (6.1 m)
Length overall - Meters5.44
Length overall - Meters6.1
Length overall - Inches214
Length overall - Inches240
Body / Hull
Hull thicknessBottom: .110 in. (2.8 mm) Side: .072 in. (1.8 mm
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.110 in. (2.8 mm) Side: 0.720 in. (1.8 mm)
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail35 gal. (132 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail60 gal. (227 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters132.49
Fuel tank capacity - Liters227.12
Fuel tank capacity - Gal35
Fuel tank capacity - Gal60
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max135 hp (101 kw)
Engine max225 hp (168 kW)
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,300 lbs. (590 kg)
Maximum capacityPerson: 1,350 lbs. (612 kg) Total: 2,209 lbs. (1,002 kg)
Maximum people4
Maximum people10