Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Pro Series 179 SC 2011 vs Princecraft Tournament SP 188 DLX 2004 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Pro Series 179 SC 2011 vs Princecraft Tournament SP 188 DLX 2004 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 175 hp, the Princecraft Tournament SP 188 DLX 2004 has a 40-hp advantage over the Princecraft Pro Series 179 SC 2011's 135-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 4 gal and 6 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Princecraft Tournament SP 188 DLX 2004 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Princecraft Pro Series 179 SC 2011 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princecraft Tournament SP 188 DLX 2004 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Tournament SP 188 DLX 2004 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 7 passengers and at 0,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princecraft Pro Series 179 SC 2011 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 Series 179 SC
ModelTournament SP 188 DLX
Model Year2011
Model Year2004
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam92 in. (2.3 m)
Beam94 in
Beam - Meters2.34
Beam - Meters2.39
Beam - Inches92
Beam - Inches94
Depth - Detail37 in. (0.9 m)
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters93.98
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches37
Depth - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail31 in. (0.8 m)
Draft [max] - Detail32 in
Draft [max] - Meters0.79
Draft [max] - Meters0.81
Draft [max] - Inches31
Draft [max] - Inches32
Weight - Detail1,229 lbs. (557 kg)
Weight - Detail1249 lbs
Weight - kg557.46
Weight - kg566.54
Weight - lbs.1229
Weight - lbs.1249
Width [transom] - Detail80 in. (2 m)
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height [transom]25 in. (0.6 m)
Height [transom]20 in
Length - Feet17.33
Length - Feetnot available
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 4 in. (5.3 m)
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 4 in
Length overall - Meters5.28
Length overall - Meters5.59
Length overall - Inches208
Length overall - Inches22
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail40 in
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters1.02
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches4
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialnot available
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.100 in. (2.5 mm) Side: 0.072 in. (1.8 mm)
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail40 gal. (151 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail60 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters151.42
Fuel tank capacity - Liters227.12
Fuel tank capacity - Gal4
Fuel tank capacity - Gal6
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max135 hp (101 kW)
Engine max175 HP
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,410 lbs. (640 kg)
Maximum capacity1600 lbs
Maximum people5 / 670 lbs. (304 kg)
Maximum people7 Persons