Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft 181 2005 vs Princecraft Ungava 2006 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft 181 2005 vs Princecraft Ungava 2006 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Princecraft 181 2005 measures 18,0 feet overall (2005), giving it roughly 6,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Princecraft Ungava 2006 at 12,0 feet (2006). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft 181 2005 tips the scales at 1 433 lbs — 1 277 lbs more than the Princecraft Ungava 2006 at 156 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 Princecraft Ungava 2006 tops out at 15 hp. Engine specs for the Princecraft 181 2005 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Princecraft 181 2005 is rated for 9 passengers, while the Princecraft Ungava 2006 caps at 4. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princecraft 181 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft 181 2005 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 9 passengers and at 18,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princecraft Ungava 2006 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 4 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakePrincecraft
MakePrincecraft
Model Year2005
Model Year2006
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 0 in. (2.4 m)
Beam60 in. (1.5 m)
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Meters1.52
Beam - Inches96
Beam - Inches6
Weight - Detail1,433 lbs. (650 kg)
Weight - Detail156 lbs. (71 kg)
Weight - kg650
Weight - kg70.76
Weight - lbs.1433
Weight - lbs.156
Length - Meters5.6
Length - Meters3.7
Length - Feet18
Length - Feet12
Length - Inches4
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 4 in. (5.6 m)
Length overall - Detail12 ft. 0 in. (3.7 m)
Length overall - Meters5.59
Length overall - Meters3.66
Length overall - Inches22
Length overall - Inches144
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail25 in. (0.6 m)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters63.5
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches25
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail13 in. (0.4 m)
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.33
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches13
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail51 in. (1.3 m)
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]15 in. (0.4 m)
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter23 in. (0.58 m)
Tube diameternot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard60 hp (45 kw)
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - DetailPortable Optional (Permanent): 12 gal. (45 l)
Fuel tank capacity - DetailPortable
Fuel tank capacity - Liters45.42
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal12
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Drive typeOutBoard
Drive typeOutboard
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Engine maxnot available
Engine max15 hp (12 kw)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,730 lbs. (785 kg)
Maximum capacity700 lbs. (318 kg)
Maximum people9 Persons
Maximum people4
Body / Hull
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessBottom: .057 in. (1.4 mm) Side: .051 in. (1.3 mm)
Trailer Info
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - DetailOptional Galvanized Bunk Style Trailer
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - Weight198 lbs. (90 kg)