Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft PW1960MT 2008 vs Princecraft Super Pro 176 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a flat Princecraft PW1960MT 2008 against a deep vee Princecraft Super Pro 176 2013 means you're likely deciding between two genuinely different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Princecraft PW1960MT 2008 at 19,0 ft versus Princecraft Super Pro 176 2013 at 17,5 ft. At 71 lbs and 14 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class — either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 150 hp, the Princecraft Super Pro 176 2013 has a 100-hp advantage over the Princecraft PW1960MT 2008's 50-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Princecraft PW1960MT 2008 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Princecraft Super Pro 176 2013 caps at 7. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princecraft PW1960MT 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft PW1960MT 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 19,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princecraft Super Pro 176 2013 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 7 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakePrincecraft
MakePrincecraft
ModelPW1960MT
ModelSuper Pro 176
Model Year2008
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam83 in. (2.1 m)
Beam92 in. (2.3 m)
Beam - Meters2.11
Beam - Meters2.34
Beam - Inches83
Beam - Inches92
Depth - Detail21.5 in. (0.55 m)
Depth - Detail41 in. (1 m)
Depth - Centimeters55.88
Depth - Centimeters104.14
Depth - Inches21.5
Depth - Inches41
Weight - Detail710 lbs. (322 kg)
Weight - Detail1,400 lbs. (635 kg)
Weight - kg322.05
Weight - kg635.03
Weight - lbs.71
Weight - lbs.14
Width [transom] - Detail60 in. (1.52 m)
Width [transom] - Detail80 in. (2 m) chine
Height [transom]20 in. (0.5 m)
Height [transom]25 in. (0.6 m)
Length - Meters5.79
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet19
Length - Feet17.5
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 0 in. (5.79 m)
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 6 in. (5.3 m)
Length overall - Meters5.79
Length overall - Meters5.33
Length overall - Inches228
Length overall - Inches21
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
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessHull: 0.100 in. (0.25 cm)
Hull thickness0.10 in. (2.5 mm) bottom 0.072 in. (1.8 mm) side
Hull typeFlat
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - DetailPortable
Fuel tank capacity - Detail40 gal. (151 l)
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max50 hp (37 kW)
Engine max150 hp (112 kW)
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters151.42
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal4
Operational Info
Maximum capacityPerson: 1,158 lbs. (525 kg); Total: 1,898 lbs. (861 kg)
Maximum capacity1,736 lbs. (787 kg)
Maximum people8
Maximum people7 / 992 lbs. (450 kg)