Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Pro 179 LX 2004 vs Princecraft Sport 164 WS 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Pro 179 LX 2004 vs Princecraft Sport 164 WS 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.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 135 hp, the Princecraft Pro 179 LX 2004 has a 45-hp advantage over the Princecraft Sport 164 WS 2013's 90-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 Pro 179 LX 2004 carries 35 gallons versus 2 gallons in the Princecraft Sport 164 WS 2013. 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 Sport 164 WS 2013 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Princecraft Pro 179 LX 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 Sport 164 WS 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Sport 164 WS 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 16,5 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princecraft Pro 179 LX 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 LX
ModelSport 164 WS
Model Year2004
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam92 in
Beam84 in. (2.1 m)
Beam - Meters2.34
Beam - Meters2.13
Beam - Inches92
Beam - Inches84
Draft [max] - Detail31 in
Draft [max] - Detail31 in. (0.8 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.79
Draft [max] - Meters0.79
Draft [max] - Inches31
Draft [max] - Inches31
Weight - Detail1129 lbs
Weight - Detail1,008 lbs. (457 kg)
Weight - kg512.11
Weight - kg457.22
Weight - lbs.1129
Weight - lbs.1008
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 - Detail16 ft. 6 in. (5 m)
Length overall - Meters5.44
Length overall - Meters5.03
Length overall - Inches214
Length overall - Inches198
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail35 in. (0.9 m)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters88.9
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches35
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail69 in. (1.8 m) chine
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet16.5
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail35 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail20 gal. (77 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters132.49
Fuel tank capacity - Liters75.71
Fuel tank capacity - Gal35
Fuel tank capacity - Gal2
Engine max135 HP
Engine max90 hp (67 kW)
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1280 lbs
Maximum capacity1,410 lbs. (640 kg)
Maximum people5 Persons
Maximum people6 / 808 lbs. (367 kg)
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thickness0.09 in. (2.3 mm) bottom 0.072 in. (1.8 mm) side
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee