Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft SS 174 2009 vs Princecraft Tournament SP 188 DLX 2004 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft SS 174 2009 vs Princecraft Tournament SP 188 DLX 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 175 hp, the Princecraft Tournament SP 188 DLX 2004 has a 60-hp advantage over the Princecraft SS 174 2009's 115-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 SS 174 2009 carries 35 gallons versus 6 gallons in the Princecraft Tournament SP 188 DLX 2004. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
Both boats are rated for 7 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 188 DLX 2004 and its 175-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the Princecraft SS 174 2009 with its 115-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.
General Boat Info
MakePrincecraft
MakePrincecraft
ModelSS 174
ModelTournament SP 188 DLX
Model Year2009
Model Year2004
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam92 in. (2.3 m)
Beam94 in
Beam - Meters2.34
Beam - Meters2.39
Beam - Inches92
Beam - Inches94
Depth - Detail40 in. (1 m)
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters101.6
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches4
Depth - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail30 in. (0.8 m)
Draft [max] - Detail32 in
Draft [max] - Meters0.76
Draft [max] - Meters0.81
Draft [max] - Inches3
Draft [max] - Inches32
Weight - Detail1,289 lbs. (585 kg)
Weight - Detail1249 lbs
Weight - kg584.68
Weight - kg566.54
Weight - lbs.1289
Weight - lbs.1249
Width [transom] - Detail75 in. (1.9 m)
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height [transom]25 in. (0.6 m)
Height [transom]20 in
Length - Feet17.42
Length - Feetnot available
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 5 in. (5.3 m)
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 4 in
Length overall - Meters5.31
Length overall - Meters5.59
Length overall - Inches209
Length overall - Inches22
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: 0.100 in. (2.5 mm) Side: 0.072 in. (1.8 mm)
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail35 gal. (132 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail60 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters132.49
Fuel tank capacity - Liters227.12
Fuel tank capacity - Gal35
Fuel tank capacity - Gal6
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max115 hp (86 kW)
Engine max175 HP
Operational Info
Maximum capacityPerson: 907 lbs. (411 kg) Total: 1,647 lbs. (747 kg)
Maximum capacity1600 lbs
Maximum people7
Maximum people7 Persons