Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft SS 174 2009 vs Princecraft Vacanza 250V LPW I/O 2005: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft SS 174 2009 vs Princecraft Vacanza 250V LPW I/O 2005 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Princecraft Vacanza 250V LPW I/O 2005 measures 25,0 feet overall (2005), giving it roughly 7,6 additional feet of deck space compared to the Princecraft SS 174 2009 at 17,4 feet (2009). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft Vacanza 250V LPW I/O 2005 tips the scales at 4 025 lbs - 2 736 lbs less than the Princecraft SS 174 2009 at 1 289 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 Princecraft SS 174 2009 carries a rated maximum of 115 hp. Engine data for the Princecraft Vacanza 250V LPW I/O 2005 wasn't available in our records - check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Princecraft Vacanza 250V LPW I/O 2005 carries 50 gallons versus 35 gallons in the Princecraft SS 174 2009. 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 Vacanza 250V LPW I/O 2005 is rated for 14 passengers, while the Princecraft SS 174 2009 caps at 7. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princecraft Vacanza 250V LPW I/O 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Vacanza 250V LPW I/O 2005 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 14 passengers and at 25,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princecraft SS 174 2009 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
ModelSS 174
ModelVacanza 250V LPW I/O
Model Year2009
Model Year2005
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam92 in. (2.3 m)
Beam102 in. (2.6 m)
Beam - Meters2.34
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches92
Beam - Inches102
Depth - Detail40 in. (1 m)
Depth - Detail39 in. (1.0 m)
Depth - Centimeters101.6
Depth - Centimeters99.06
Depth - Inches40
Depth - Inches39
Draft [max] - Detail30 in. (0.8 m)
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.76
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches30
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail1,289 lbs. (585 kg)
Weight - Detail4,025 lbs. (1,826 kg)
Weight - kg584.68
Weight - kg1825.71
Weight - lbs.1289
Weight - lbs.4025
Width [transom] - Detail75 in. (1.9 m)
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height [transom]25 in. (0.6 m)
Height [transom]39 in. (1.0 m)
Length - Feet17.42
Length - Feet25
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 5 in. (5.3 m)
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Meters5.31
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Inches209
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialnot available
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.100 in. (2.5 mm) Side: 0.072 in. (1.8 mm)
Hull thicknessBottom: .110 in. (2.8 mm) Side: .110 in. (2.8 mm)
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail35 gal. (132 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail50 gal. (189 l) (Specifications based on deck boat equipped with 4.3 l engine)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters132.49
Fuel tank capacity - Liters189.27
Fuel tank capacity - Gal35
Fuel tank capacity - Gal50
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max115 hp (86 kW)
Engine maxnot available
Operational Info
Maximum capacityPerson: 907 lbs. (411 kg) Total: 1,647 lbs. (747 kg)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people7
Maximum people14 persons / 2,000 lbs. (907 kg)