Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Tournament SP 188 BT 2004 vs Princecraft Xpedition 170 WS 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Tournament SP 188 BT 2004 vs Princecraft Xpedition 170 WS 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 115 hp, the Princecraft Xpedition 170 WS 2013 has a 35-hp advantage over the Princecraft Tournament SP 188 BT 2004's 80-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 188 BT 2004 carries 6 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 Tournament SP 188 BT 2004 is rated for 8 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 Tournament SP 188 BT 2004 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Tournament SP 188 BT 2004 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 0,0 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.
General Boat Info
MakePrincecraft
MakePrincecraft
ModelTournament SP 188 BT
ModelXpedition 170 WS
Model Year2004
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam94 in
Beam91 in. (2.3 m)
Beam - Meters2.39
Beam - Meters2.31
Beam - Inches94
Beam - Inches91
Draft [max] - Detail31 in
Draft [max] - Detail31 in. (0.8 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.79
Draft [max] - Meters0.79
Draft [max] - Inches31
Draft [max] - Inches31
Weight - Detail1192 lbs
Weight - Detail1,166 lbs. (529 kg)
Weight - kg540.68
Weight - kg528.89
Weight - lbs.1192
Weight - lbs.1166
Height - Detail40 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters1.02
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches4
Height - Inchesnot available
Height [transom]20 in
Height [transom]20 in. (0.5 m)
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 4 in
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 11 in. (5.2 m)
Length overall - Meters5.59
Length overall - Meters5.16
Length overall - Inches22
Length overall - Inches203
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail35 in. (0.9 m)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters88.9
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches35
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail78 in. (2 m) chine
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet16.92
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail60 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail20 gal. (77 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters227.12
Fuel tank capacity - Liters75.71
Fuel tank capacity - Gal6
Fuel tank capacity - Gal2
Engine max80 HP
Engine max115 hp (86 kW)
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1600 lbs
Maximum capacity1,415 lbs. (642 kg)
Maximum people8 Persons
Maximum people5 / 675 lbs. (306 kg)
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thickness0.10 in. (2.5 mm) bottom 0.072 in. (1.8 mm) side
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee