Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Super Pro 176 FnP SE 2007 vs Princecraft Vision 21 L 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Super Pro 176 FnP SE 2007 vs Princecraft Vision 21 L 2008 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 Vision 21 L 2008 measures 21,0 feet overall (2008), giving it roughly 4,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Princecraft Super Pro 176 FnP SE 2007 at 17,0 feet (2007). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft Vision 21 L 2008 tips the scales at 1 744 lbs — 598 lbs less 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 25-hp advantage over the Princecraft Vision 21 L 2008'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 Vision 21 L 2008 carries 33 gallons versus 22 gallons in the Princecraft Super Pro 176 FnP SE 2007. 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 Super Pro 176 FnP SE 2007 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Princecraft Vision 21 L 2008 caps at 1. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princecraft Super Pro 176 FnP SE 2007 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Super Pro 176 FnP SE 2007 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 7 passengers and at 17,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princecraft Vision 21 L 2008 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 1 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakePrincecraft
MakePrincecraft
ModelSuper Pro 176 FnP SE
ModelVision 21 L
Model Year2007
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam87 in. (2.2 m)
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.6 m)
Beam - Meters2.21
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches87
Beam - Inches102
Depth - Detail40 in. (1.0 m)
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters101.6
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches4
Depth - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail30 in. (0.8 m)
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.76
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches3
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail1,146 lbs. (520 kg)
Weight - Detail1,744 lbs. (791 kg)
Weight - kg519.82
Weight - kg791.06
Weight - lbs.1146
Weight - lbs.1744
Width [transom] - Detail68 in. (1.7 m)
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height [transom]20 in. (0.5 m)
Height [transom]not available
Length - Meters5.3
Length - Meters6.5
Length - Feet17
Length - Feet21
Length - Inches5
Length - Inches2
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 5 in. (5.3 m)
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 2 in. (6.5 m)
Length overall - Meters5.31
Length overall - Meters6.45
Length overall - Inches209
Length overall - Inches254
Length [at waterline]not available
Length [at waterline]Pontoon: 20 ft. 4 in. (6.2 m)
Length [deck]not available
Length [deck]20 ft. 7 in. (6.3 m)
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.090 in. (2.3 mm) Side: 0.072 in. (1.8 mm)
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull typenot available
Hull typePontoon
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail22 gal. (106 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail33 gal. (125 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters83.28
Fuel tank capacity - Liters124.92
Fuel tank capacity - Gal22
Fuel tank capacity - Gal33
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max115 hp (86 kW)
Engine max90 hp (67 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacityPerson: 885 lbs. (401 kg) Total: 1,598 lbs. (725 kg)
Maximum capacityPerson: 1,450 lbs. (658 kg) Total: 2,052 lbs. (931 kg)
Maximum people7
Maximum people1
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameternot available
Tube diameter25 in. (0.64 m)
Tube gaugenot available
Tube gauge0.080 in. (2 mm)
Number of tubesnot available
Number of tubes2