Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Pro 179 LX 2004 vs Princecraft SVX 27 2011 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Pro 179 LX 2004 vs Princecraft SVX 27 2011 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 LX 2004 and 135 hp for the Princecraft SVX 27 2011. 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. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Princecraft Pro 179 LX 2004 carries 35 gallons versus 31 gallons in the Princecraft SVX 27 2011. 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 SVX 27 2011 is rated for 13 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 SVX 27 2011 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft SVX 27 2011 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 13 passengers and at 27,2 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
ModelSVX 27
Model Year2004
Model Year2011
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam92 in
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.6 m)
Beam - Meters2.34
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches92
Beam - Inches102
Draft [max] - Detail31 in
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.79
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches31
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail1129 lbs
Weight - Detail2,652 lbs. (1,203 kg)
Weight - kg512.11
Weight - kg1202.93
Weight - lbs.1129
Weight - lbs.2652
Height - Detail35 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters0.89
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches35
Height - Inchesnot available
Height [transom]20 in
Height [transom]not available
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 10 in
Length overall - Detail27 ft. 2 in. (8.3 m)
Length overall - Meters5.44
Length overall - Meters8.28
Length overall - Inches214
Length overall - Inches326
Length [deck]not available
Length [deck]25 ft. 6 in. (7.8 m)
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet27.17
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail35 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail31 gal. (117 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters132.49
Fuel tank capacity - Liters117.35
Fuel tank capacity - Gal35
Fuel tank capacity - Gal31
Engine max135 HP
Engine max135 hp (101 kW)
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1280 lbs
Maximum capacity2,520 lbs. (1,143 kg)
Maximum people5 Persons
Maximum people13 / 1,780 lbs. (807 kg)
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thickness0.080 in. (2 mm)
Hull typenot available
Hull typePontoon
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameternot available
Tube diameter25 in. (0.64 m)
Number of tubesnot available
Number of tubes2