Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Sport 164 2010 vs Princecraft Tournament SP 178 DLX AE 2004 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Sport 164 2010 vs Princecraft Tournament SP 178 DLX AE 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 150 hp, the Princecraft Tournament SP 178 DLX AE 2004 has a 60-hp advantage over the Princecraft Sport 164 2010's 90-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Princecraft Tournament SP 178 DLX AE 2004 carries 35 gallons versus 2 gallons in the Princecraft Sport 164 2010. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
Both boats are rated for 6 passengers — a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.
Bottom line: Performance buyers should lean toward the Princecraft Tournament SP 178 DLX AE 2004 and its 150-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the Princecraft Sport 164 2010 with its 90-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.
General Boat Info
MakePrincecraft
MakePrincecraft
ModelSport 164
ModelTournament SP 178 DLX AE
Model Year201
Model Year2004
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam84 in. (2.1 m)
Beam92 in
Beam - Meters2.13
Beam - Meters2.34
Beam - Inches84
Beam - Inches92
Depth - Detail35 in. (0.9 m)
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters88.9
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches35
Depth - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail31 in. (0.8 m)
Draft [max] - Detail31 in
Draft [max] - Meters0.79
Draft [max] - Meters0.79
Draft [max] - Inches31
Draft [max] - Inches31
Weight - Detail1,008 lbs. (457 kg)
Weight - Detail1168 lbs
Weight - kg457.22
Weight - kg529.8
Weight - lbs.1008
Weight - lbs.1168
Width [transom] - Detail69 in. (1.8 m)
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height [transom]20 in. (0.5 m)
Height [transom]20 in
Length - Feet16.5
Length - Feetnot available
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 6 in. (5 m)
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 5 in
Length overall - Meters5.03
Length overall - Meters5.31
Length overall - Inches198
Length overall - Inches209
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: 0.09 in. (2.3 mm) Sides: 0.072 in. (1.8 mm)
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail20 gal. (77 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail35 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters75.71
Fuel tank capacity - Liters132.49
Fuel tank capacity - Gal2
Fuel tank capacity - Gal35
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max90 hp (67 kW)
Engine max150 HP
Operational Info
Maximum capacityPerson: 808 lbs. (367 kg) Total: 1,410 lbs. (640 kg)
Maximum capacity1455 lbs
Maximum people6
Maximum people6 Persons