Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Super Pro 185 GL 2012 vs Princecraft Tournament SP 178 DLX 2004 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Super Pro 185 GL 2012 vs Princecraft Tournament SP 178 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 Super Pro 185 GL 2012 has a 25-hp advantage over the Princecraft Tournament SP 178 DLX 2004's 150-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 Tournament SP 178 DLX 2004 carries 35 gallons versus 4 gallons in the Princecraft Super Pro 185 GL 2012. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
Both boats are rated for 6 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 Super Pro 185 GL 2012 and its 175-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the Princecraft Tournament SP 178 DLX 2004 with its 150-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.
General Boat Info
MakePrincecraft
MakePrincecraft
ModelSuper Pro 185 GL
ModelTournament SP 178 DLX
Model Year2012
Model Year2004
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam95 in. (2.4 m)
Beam92 in
Beam - Meters2.41
Beam - Meters2.34
Beam - Inches95
Beam - Inches92
Depth - Detail46 in. (1.2 m)
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters116.84
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches46
Depth - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail33 in. (0.8 m)
Draft [max] - Detail31 in
Draft [max] - Meters0.84
Draft [max] - Meters0.79
Draft [max] - Inches33
Draft [max] - Inches31
Weight - Detail1,450 lbs. (658 kg)
Weight - Detail1159 lbs
Weight - kg657.71
Weight - kg525.71
Weight - lbs.145
Weight - lbs.1159
Width [transom] - Detail80 in. (2 m)
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height [transom]25 in. (0.6 m)
Height [transom]20 in
Length - Meters5.6
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet18.5
Length - Feetnot available
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 6 in. (5.6 m)
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 5 in
Length overall - Meters5.64
Length overall - Meters5.31
Length overall - Inches222
Length overall - Inches209
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: 0.110 in. (2.8 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 - Detail35 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters151.42
Fuel tank capacity - Liters132.49
Fuel tank capacity - Gal4
Fuel tank capacity - Gal35
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max175 hp (131 kW)
Engine max150 HP
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,902 lbs. (863 kg)
Maximum capacity1455 lbs
Maximum people6 / 1,158 lbs. (525 kg)
Maximum people6 Persons