Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Sportfisher 18 L4S 2008 vs Princecraft Super Pro 176 FnP SE 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Sportfisher 18 L4S 2008 vs Princecraft Super Pro 176 FnP SE 2007 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Princecraft Sportfisher 18 L4S 2008 at 18,0 ft versus Princecraft Super Pro 176 FnP SE 2007 at 17,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft Sportfisher 18 L4S 2008 tips the scales at 1 394 lbs — 248 lbs more than the Princecraft Super Pro 176 FnP SE 2007 at 1 146 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 power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 115 hp, the Princecraft Super Pro 176 FnP SE 2007 has a 55-hp advantage over the Princecraft Sportfisher 18 L4S 2008's 60-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 Super Pro 176 FnP SE 2007 carries 22 gallons versus 18 gallons in the Princecraft Sportfisher 18 L4S 2008. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Princecraft Sportfisher 18 L4S 2008 is rated for 9 passengers, while the Princecraft Super Pro 176 FnP SE 2007 caps at 7. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princecraft Sportfisher 18 L4S 2008 could be the deciding factor.
At this size, power-to-weight ratio matters more than outright horsepower. The Princecraft Super Pro 176 FnP SE 2007 comes in at 10 lbs per hp versus 23 lbs per hp for the Princecraft Sportfisher 18 L4S 2008. The lower the ratio the more explosive the acceleration — meaningful on a short RIB where bursts of speed, quick planing, and agility in surf or tight waterways define the experience.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Sportfisher 18 L4S 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 9 passengers and at 18,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princecraft Super Pro 176 FnP SE 2007 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
ModelSportfisher 18 L4S
ModelSuper Pro 176 FnP SE
Model Year2008
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 0 in. (2.4 m)
Beam87 in. (2.2 m)
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Meters2.21
Beam - Inches96
Beam - Inches87
Weight - Detail1,394 lbs. (632 kg)
Weight - Detail1,146 lbs. (520 kg)
Weight - kg632.31
Weight - kg519.82
Weight - lbs.1394
Weight - lbs.1146
Length [at waterline]Pontoon: 18 ft. 4 in. (5.6 m)
Length [at waterline]not available
Length [deck]18 ft. 0 in. (5.5 m)
Length [deck]not available
Length - Meters5.6
Length - Meters5.3
Length - Feet18
Length - Feet17
Length - Inches4
Length - Inches5
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 4 in. (5.6 m)
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 5 in. (5.3 m)
Length overall - Meters5.59
Length overall - Meters5.31
Length overall - Inches22
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] - Detail30 in. (0.8 m)
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.76
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches3
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail68 in. (1.7 m)
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]20 in. (0.5 m)
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typePontoon
Hull typenot available
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.090 in. (2.3 mm) Side: 0.072 in. (1.8 mm)
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter23 in. (0.58 m)
Tube diameternot available
Tube gauge0.080 in. (2 mm)
Tube gaugenot available
Number of tubes2
Number of tubesnot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - DetailPortable with hose and bulb, or Optional permanent 18 gal. (68 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail22 gal. (106 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters68.14
Fuel tank capacity - Liters83.28
Fuel tank capacity - Gal18
Fuel tank capacity - Gal22
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max60 hp (45 kW)
Engine max115 hp (86 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacityPerson: 1,229 lbs. (557 kg) Total: 1,730 lbs. (785 kg)
Maximum capacityPerson: 885 lbs. (401 kg) Total: 1,598 lbs. (725 kg)
Maximum people9
Maximum people7