Aluminum fish and ski
Princecraft Sport 172
Representative Sport 172 specs; verify year and package.
Length
17.4 ft
Fuel
24 gal / 91 L
Seats
7
Dry/curb weight
1,300 lb
Used buyer verdict
Princecraft Sport 172 is a practical aluminum fish and ski for buyers focused on fishing layout, easy trailering, and predictable running costs. Compare the $38,500-$60,500 low confidence estimate against hull condition, transom integrity, motor history, electronics, batteries, trailer condition, and whether the layout fits how you actually fish.
Model-level guidance. Inspect the actual listing before buying.
Beginner score
8/10
Cottage score
9/10
Fuel efficiency
7/10
Maintenance complexity
3/10
Market snapshot
Estimated range
$38,500-$60,500
Confidence
Low confidence
Based on
Reviewed range for this model
Range note
Based on a reviewed range for this model.
Best for
- Anglers who care about layout, casting space, storage, electronics, and simple trailering.
- Buyers seeking lower running costs and easier ownership than larger fiberglass or cruiser-style boats.
- Owners who prioritize fishing utility over lounge seating and showy finishes.
Not ideal for
- Families wanting lounge seating, watersports comfort, or a quiet cruising layout first.
- Buyers who mostly need swimming, tubing, and entertaining space.
- Owners who dislike fishing-focused storage, seating, and deck compromises.
Estimated ownership cost
$4,700-$6,800 / year
Uses the midpoint of this model's $38,500-$60,500 estimated used range. Includes insurance, storage, winterization, maintenance reserve, and fuel. Purchase price, tax, registration, inspection repairs, and trailer surprises are separate.
Estimated fuel cost
$1,800-$2,100 / season
Estimated using a representative Princecraft Sport 172 profile, a half-day family outing pattern, 22 seasonal outings, and the selected fuel price. Fuel price: $1.75 per litre. Load, speed, water conditions, towing, and engine setup can move the result.
Common buyer concerns
- Hull/transom condition, motor history, electronics, batteries, and trailer condition drive value.
- Fishing layout matters more than length if the storage, casting deck, and seating do not fit your use.
- Aluminum hull seams/rivets or fiberglass gelcoat/stringer issues can change repair cost.
- Tubes/decking, furniture, engine package, trailer/lift fit
What to inspect before buying
- Ownership, HIN, lien status, registration, trailer paperwork, keys, manuals, and included safety gear.
- Cold start, idle, shifting, charging voltage, steering, cooling flow, alarms, and water-test behaviour for the Outboard setup.
- Hull, transom, bilge/livewell plumbing, trolling motor, electronics, batteries, chargers, seats, deck hardware, motor, prop, and trailer.
- Trailer, tires, bearings, brakes, lights, bunks, winch, coupler, and tow rating for a boat around 1,300 lb dry before fuel and gear.
- Annual service, winterization, impeller, oil, filters, battery, fuel-system, and storage records.
Quality and reputation
Canadian brand; common for pontoons/fishing/lake use
Resale outlook
Motor condition, electronics, batteries, trailer condition, and fishing layout drive resale. Useful equipment can add value, but outdated gear should not be priced like new.
Engine and layout
Best suited to Fishing and family use, cottage lakes, trailered inland boating. Common power options include Mercury outboard packages, commonly 90-115 hp. Compare drive type, horsepower, hours, and included equipment.
Specs are representative and should be checked against the exact year and trim. BoatLens ranges are planning estimates, not appraisals or quotes.
Analyze this boat before you contact the seller
Run the actual Princecraft Sport 172 listing with its year, asking price, hours, province, and intended use.
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