Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Tournament SP 178 DLX AE 2004 vs Princecraft Vantage 25-4S 2013: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Tournament SP 178 DLX AE 2004 vs Princecraft Vantage 25-4S 2013 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 Vantage 25-4S 2013 has a 25-hp advantage over the Princecraft Tournament SP 178 DLX AE 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 AE 2004 carries 35 gallons versus 27 gallons in the Princecraft Vantage 25-4S 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 Vantage 25-4S 2013 is rated for 11 passengers, while the Princecraft Tournament SP 178 DLX AE 2004 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princecraft Vantage 25-4S 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Vantage 25-4S 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 11 passengers and at 25,8 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princecraft Tournament SP 178 DLX AE 2004 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 6 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakePrincecraft
MakePrincecraft
ModelTournament SP 178 DLX AE
ModelVantage 25-4S
Model Year2004
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam92 in.
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.6 m)
Beam - Meters2.34
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches92
Beam - Inches102
Draft [max] - Detail31 in.
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.79
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches31
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail1168 lbs.
Weight - Detail2,245 lbs. (1,018 kg)
Weight - kg529.8
Weight - kg1018.31
Weight - lbs.1168
Weight - lbs.2245
Height - Detail40 in.
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters1.02
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches40
Height - Inchesnot available
Height [transom]20 in.
Height [transom]not available
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 5 in.
Length overall - Detail25 ft. 9 in. (7.8 m)
Length overall - Meters5.31
Length overall - Meters7.85
Length overall - Inches209
Length overall - Inches309
Length [at waterline]not available
Length [at waterline]24 ft. 4 in. (7.4 m) pontoon
Length [deck]not available
Length [deck]24 ft. 8 in. (7.5 m)
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet25.75
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail35 gal.
Fuel tank capacity - Detail27 gal. (102 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters132.49
Fuel tank capacity - Liters102.21
Fuel tank capacity - Gal35
Fuel tank capacity - Gal27
Engine max150 HP
Engine max175 hp (131 kW)
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1455 lbs.
Maximum capacity2,399 lbs. (1,088 kg)
Maximum people6 Persons
Maximum people11 / 1,755 lbs. (796 kg)
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typenot available
Hull typePontoon
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameternot available
Tube diameter25 in. (0.64 m)
Tube gaugenot available
Tube gauge0.08 in. (2 mm)