Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Pro 179 LX 2004 vs Princecraft Resorter DLX BT 2009: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Pro 179 LX 2004 vs Princecraft Resorter DLX BT 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.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 135 hp, the Princecraft Pro 179 LX 2004 has a 105-hp advantage over the Princecraft Resorter DLX BT 2009's 30-hp ceiling - enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
Both boats are rated for 5 passengers - a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.
Bottom line: Performance buyers should lean toward the Princecraft Pro 179 LX 2004 and its 135-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the Princecraft Resorter DLX BT 2009 with its 30-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.
General Boat Info
MakePrincecraft
MakePrincecraft
ModelPro 179 LX
ModelResorter DLX BT
Model Year2004
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam92 in.
Beam73 in. (1.9 m)
Beam - Meters2.34
Beam - Meters1.85
Beam - Inches92
Beam - Inches73
Draft [max] - Detail31 in.
Draft [max] - Detail17 in. (0.4 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.79
Draft [max] - Meters0.43
Draft [max] - Inches31
Draft [max] - Inches17
Weight - Detail1129 lbs.
Weight - Detail400 lbs. (181 kg)
Weight - kg512.11
Weight - kg181.44
Weight - lbs.1129
Weight - lbs.400
Height - Detail35 in.
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters0.89
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches35
Height - Inchesnot available
Height [transom]20 in.
Height [transom]20 in. (0.5 m)
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 10 in.
Length overall - Detail14 ft. 6 in. (4.4 m)
Length overall - Meters5.44
Length overall - Meters4.42
Length overall - Inches214
Length overall - Inches174
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail29 in. (0.7 m)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters73.66
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches29
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail63 in. (1.6 m)
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet14.5
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail35 gal.
Fuel tank capacity - DetailPortable
Fuel tank capacity - Liters132.49
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal35
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Engine max135 HP
Engine max30 hp (24 kW)
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1280 lbs.
Maximum capacityPerson: 617 lbs. (280 kg) Total: 1,035 lbs. (469 kg)
Maximum people5 Persons
Maximum people5
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.072 in. (1.8 mm) Side: 0.064 in. (1.6 mm)
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee