Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Pro 179 DX SC 2006 vs Princecraft PW1448M 2006 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Pro 179 DX SC 2006 vs Princecraft PW1448M 2006 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Princecraft Pro 179 DX SC 2006 measures 17,0 feet overall (2006), giving it roughly 4,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Princecraft PW1448M 2006 at 13,0 feet (2006). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft PW1448M 2006 tips the scales at 305 lbs — 293 lbs less than the Princecraft Pro 179 DX SC 2006 at 12 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 Princecraft Pro 179 DX SC 2006 carries a rated maximum of 135 hp. Engine data for the Princecraft PW1448M 2006 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Princecraft Pro 179 DX SC 2006 is rated for 4 passengers, while the Princecraft PW1448M 2006 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 2006 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Pro 179 DX SC 2006 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 4 passengers and at 17,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princecraft PW1448M 2006 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
ModelPW1448M
Model Year2006
Model Year2006
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam92 in. (2.3 m)
Beam70 in. (1.8 m)
Beam - Meters2.34
Beam - Meters1.78
Beam - Inches92
Beam - Inches7
Depth - Detail36 in. (0.9 m)
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters91.44
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches36
Depth - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail31 in. (0.8 m)
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.79
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches31
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail1,200 lbs. (544 kg)
Weight - Detail305 lbs. (138 kg)
Weight - kg544.31
Weight - kg138.35
Weight - lbs.12
Weight - lbs.305
Width [transom] - Detail76 in. (1.9 m)
Width [transom] - Detail48 in. (1.2 m)
Height [transom]20 in. (0.5 m)
Height [transom]15 in. (0.4 m)
Length - Meters5.4
Length - Meters4.2
Length - Feet17
Length - Feet13
Length - Inches1
Length - Inches11
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 10 in. (5.4 m)
Length overall - Detail13 ft. 11 in. (4.2 m)
Length overall - Meters5.44
Length overall - Meters4.24
Length overall - Inches214
Length overall - Inches167
Body / Hull
Hull thicknessBottom: .110 in. (2.8 mm) Side: .072 in. (1.8 mm
Hull thicknessnot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail35 gal. (132 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters132.49
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal35
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max135 hp (101 kw)
Engine maxnot available
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,300 lbs. (590 kg)
Maximum capacity803 lbs. (364 kg)
Maximum people4
Maximum people3
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailStandard Painted Bunk Style Trailer
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - Weight518 lbs. (235 kg)
Trailer - Weightnot available