Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Super Pro 176 2011 vs Princecraft Tournament SP 188 DLX 2004 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Super Pro 176 2011 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 25-hp advantage over the Princecraft Super Pro 176 2011's 150-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 4 gal and 6 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
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 Super Pro 176 2011 with its 150-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.
General Boat Info
MakePrincecraft
MakePrincecraft
ModelSuper Pro 176
ModelTournament SP 188 DLX
Model Year2011
Model Year2004
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam92 in. (2.3 m)
Beam94 in
Beam - Meters2.34
Beam - Meters2.39
Beam - Inches92
Beam - Inches94
Depth - Detail41 in. (1.0 m)
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters104.14
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches41
Depth - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail31 in. (0.8 m)
Draft [max] - Detail32 in
Draft [max] - Meters0.79
Draft [max] - Meters0.81
Draft [max] - Inches31
Draft [max] - Inches32
Weight - Detail1,400 lbs. (635 kg)
Weight - Detail1249 lbs
Weight - kg635.03
Weight - kg566.54
Weight - lbs.14
Weight - lbs.1249
Width [transom] - Detail80 in. (2.0 m)
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height [transom]25 in. (0.6 m)
Height [transom]20 in
Length - Feet17.5
Length - Feetnot available
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 6 in. (5.3 m)
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 4 in
Length overall - Meters5.33
Length overall - Meters5.59
Length overall - Inches21
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 - Detail40 gal. (151 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail60 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters151.42
Fuel tank capacity - Liters227.12
Fuel tank capacity - Gal4
Fuel tank capacity - Gal6
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max150 hp (112 kW)
Engine max175 HP
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,736 lbs. (787 kg)
Maximum capacity1600 lbs
Maximum people7 / 992 lbs. (450 kg)
Maximum people7 Persons