Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Resorter DLX BT 2004 vs Princecraft Super Pro 176 SE 2009: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Resorter DLX BT 2004 vs Princecraft Super Pro 176 SE 2009 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 150 hp, the Princecraft Super Pro 176 SE 2009 has a 120-hp advantage over the Princecraft Resorter DLX BT 2004's 30-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 Super Pro 176 SE 2009 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Princecraft Resorter DLX BT 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 Super Pro 176 SE 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Super Pro 176 SE 2009 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 7 passengers and at 17,5 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princecraft Resorter DLX BT 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
ModelResorter DLX BT
ModelSuper Pro 176 SE
Model Year2004
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam73 in.
Beam92 in. (2.3 m)
Beam - Meters1.85
Beam - Meters2.34
Beam - Inches73
Beam - Inches92
Draft [max] - Detail17 in. apx.
Draft [max] - Detail31 in. (0.8 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.43
Draft [max] - Meters0.79
Draft [max] - Inches17
Draft [max] - Inches31
Weight - Detail400 lbs.
Weight - Detail1,435 lbs. (651 kg)
Weight - kg181.44
Weight - kg650.9
Weight - lbs.400
Weight - lbs.1435
Height [transom]20 in.
Height [transom]25 in. (0.6 m)
Length overall - Detail14 t. 6 in.
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 6 in. (5.3 m)
Length overall - Meters0.15
Length overall - Meters5.33
Length overall - Inches6
Length overall - Inches210
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail41 in. (1.0 m)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters104.14
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches41
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail80 in. (2.0 m)
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet17.5
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
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
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - DetailPortable
Fuel tank capacity - Detail40 gal. (151 l)
Engine max30 HP
Engine max150 hp (112 kW)
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters151.42
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal40
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1000 lbs.
Maximum capacityPerson: 992 lbs. (450 kg) Total: 1,736 lbs. (787 kg)
Maximum people5 Persons
Maximum people7