Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft PW1448M 2006 vs Princecraft Super Pro 178 SC 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft PW1448M 2006 vs Princecraft Super Pro 178 SC 2008 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 Super Pro 178 SC 2008 measures 17,0 feet overall (2008), 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 Super Pro 178 SC 2008 tips the scales at 1 164 lbs — 859 lbs less than the Princecraft PW1448M 2006 at 305 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 Super Pro 178 SC 2008 tops out at 150 hp. Engine specs for the Princecraft PW1448M 2006 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Princecraft Super Pro 178 SC 2008 is rated for 6 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 Super Pro 178 SC 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Super Pro 178 SC 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 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
ModelPW1448M
ModelSuper Pro 178 SC
Model Year2006
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam70 in. (1.8 m)
Beam92 in. (2.3 m)
Beam - Meters1.78
Beam - Meters2.34
Beam - Inches7
Beam - Inches92
Weight - Detail305 lbs. (138 kg)
Weight - Detail1,164 lbs. (528 kg)
Weight - kg138.35
Weight - kg527.98
Weight - lbs.305
Weight - lbs.1164
Width [transom] - Detail48 in. (1.2 m)
Width [transom] - Detail75 in. (1.9 m)
Height [transom]15 in. (0.4 m)
Height [transom]25 in. (0.6 m)
Length - Meters4.2
Length - Meters5.3
Length - Feet13
Length - Feet17
Length - Inches11
Length - Inches5
Length overall - Detail13 ft. 11 in. (4.2 m)
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 5 in. (5.3 m)
Length overall - Meters4.24
Length overall - Meters5.31
Length overall - Inches167
Length overall - Inches209
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail40 in. (1.0 m)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters101.6
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches4
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail31 in. (0.8 m)
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.79
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches31
Engine and Drivetrain
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail35 gal. (132 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters132.49
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal35
Engine maxnot available
Engine max150 hp (112 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity803 lbs. (364 kg)
Maximum capacityPerson: 744 lbs. (337 kg) Total: 1,488 lbs. (675 kg)
Maximum people3
Maximum people6
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.100 in. (2.5 mm) Side: 0.072 in. (1.8 mm)
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee