Matching a modified vee Princecraft Super Pro 176 FnP SE 2008 against a deep vee Princecraft Xpedition 170 WS 2013 means you're likely deciding between two genuinely different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Princecraft Super Pro 176 FnP SE 2008 at 17,0 ft versus Princecraft Xpedition 170 WS 2013 at 16,9 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft Super Pro 176 FnP SE 2008 tips the scales at 1 301 lbs — 135 lbs more than the Princecraft Xpedition 170 WS 2013 at 1 166 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.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 115 hp for the Princecraft Super Pro 176 FnP SE 2008 and 115 hp for the Princecraft Xpedition 170 WS 2013. Real-world performance will come down more to which motor is actually bolted on, its load at the time, and whether it's a 4-stroke or 2-stroke setup. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Princecraft Super Pro 176 FnP SE 2008 carries 35 gallons versus 2 gallons in the Princecraft Xpedition 170 WS 2013. 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 2008 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Princecraft Xpedition 170 WS 2013 caps at 5. 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 2008 could be the deciding factor.
At this size, power-to-weight ratio matters more than outright horsepower. The Princecraft Xpedition 170 WS 2013 comes in at 10 lbs per hp versus 11 lbs per hp for the Princecraft Super Pro 176 FnP SE 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 Super Pro 176 FnP SE 2008 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 Xpedition 170 WS 2013 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 5 that costs less to run day-to-day.