The ProCraft 170 Combo 2006 vs ProCraft 200 Combo 2007 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department - ProCraft 170 Combo 2006 at 17,0 ft versus ProCraft 200 Combo 2007 at 20,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the ProCraft 200 Combo 2007 tips the scales at 1 850 lbs - 448 lbs less than the ProCraft 170 Combo 2006 at 1 402 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.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 225 hp, the ProCraft 200 Combo 2007 has a 100-hp advantage over the ProCraft 170 Combo 2006's 125-hp ceiling - enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the ProCraft 200 Combo 2007 carries 36 gallons versus 25 gallons in the ProCraft 170 Combo 2006. 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 ProCraft 200 Combo 2007 is rated for 6 passengers, while the ProCraft 170 Combo 2006 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the ProCraft 200 Combo 2007 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the ProCraft 200 Combo 2007 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 6 passengers and at 20,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The ProCraft 170 Combo 2006 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 5 that costs less to run day-to-day.