Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Sea Pro 176 CC 2008 vs Sea Pro 180 2004: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Sea Pro 176 CC 2008 vs Sea Pro 180 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 140 hp, the Sea Pro 180 2004 has a 25-hp advantage over the Sea Pro 176 CC 2008's 115-hp ceiling - enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Sea Pro 180 2004 carries 42 gallons versus 35 gallons in the Sea Pro 176 CC 2008. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
Both boats are rated for 5 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 Sea Pro 180 2004 and its 140-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the Sea Pro 176 CC 2008 with its 115-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.
General Boat Info
Model Year2008
Model Year2004
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam7 ft. 2 in. (2.18 m)
Beam7 ft. 5 in.
Beam - Meters2.18
Beam - Meters2.26
Beam - Inches86
Beam - Inches89
Deadrise15℃
Deadrise@ Transom 15℃
Draft [max] - Detail14 in. (0.35 m)
Draft [max] - Detail8 in. apx.
Draft [max] - Meters0.36
Draft [max] - Meters0.2
Draft [max] - Inches14
Draft [max] - Inches8
Weight - Detail1,895 lbs. (859 kg)
Weight - Detail1,500 lbs.
Weight - kg859.56
Weight - kg680.39
Weight - lbs.1895
Weight - lbs.1500
Length - Meters5.33
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet17
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Inches6
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 6 in. (5.33 m)
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 6 in.
Length overall - Meters5.33
Length overall - Meters5.33
Length overall - Inches210
Length overall - Inches210
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard90 ELPT EFI 4-stroke
Engine/s standardRec. HP: 90-115
Fuel tank capacity - Detail35 gal. (132 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail42 gal.
Fuel tank capacity - Liters132.49
Fuel tank capacity - Liters158.99
Fuel tank capacity - Gal35
Fuel tank capacity - Gal42
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max115 hp (85 kW)
Engine max140 HP