Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft 190V L I/O 2006 vs Princecraft PW 1455 2011 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft 190V L I/O 2006 vs Princecraft PW 1455 2011 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 190V L I/O 2006 measures 19,0 feet overall (2006), giving it roughly 4,4 additional feet of deck space compared to the Princecraft PW 1455 2011 at 14,6 feet (2011). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft 190V L I/O 2006 tips the scales at 2 556 lbs — 2 505 lbs more than the Princecraft PW 1455 2011 at 51 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 220 hp, the Princecraft 190V L I/O 2006 has a 180-hp advantage over the Princecraft PW 1455 2011's 40-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Princecraft PW 1455 2011 is rated for 4 passengers, while the Princecraft 190V L I/O 2006 caps at 1. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princecraft PW 1455 2011 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft PW 1455 2011 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 4 passengers and at 14,6 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princecraft 190V L I/O 2006 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 1 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakePrincecraft
MakePrincecraft
Model190V L I/O
ModelPW 1455
Model Year2006
Model Year2011
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam97 in. (2.5 m)
Beam79 in. (2.01 m)
Beam - Meters2.46
Beam - Meters2.01
Beam - Inches97
Beam - Inches79
Depth - Detail32 in. (0.8 m)
Depth - DetailSide: 25 in. (0.64 m)
Depth - Centimeters81.28
Depth - Centimeters63.5
Depth - Inches32
Depth - Inches25
Draft [max] - Detail30 in. (0.8 m)
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.76
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches3
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail2,556 lb. (1,159 kg)
Weight - Detail510 lbs. (231 kg)
Weight - kg1159.38
Weight - kg231.33
Weight - lbs.2556
Weight - lbs.51
Width [transom] - Detail83 in. (2.1 m)
Width [transom] - Detail55 in. (1.4 m)
Height [transom]32 in. (0.8 m)
Height [transom]20 in. (0.51 m)
Length - Meters5.8
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet19
Length - Feet14.58
Length - Inches2
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 2 in. (5.8 m)
Length overall - Detail14 ft. 7 in. (4.45 m)
Length overall - Meters5.84
Length overall - Meters4.45
Length overall - Inches23
Length overall - Inches175
Body / Hull
Hull thicknessBottom: .110 in. (2.8 mm) Side: .110 in. (2.8 mm)
Hull thickness0.100 in. (2.5 mm)
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail50 gal. (189 l)
Fuel tank capacity - DetailPortable
Fuel tank capacity - Liters189.27
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal5
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max220 hp (164 kw)
Engine max40 hp (30 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,323 lb. (600 kg)
Maximum capacity1,100 lbs. (499 kg)
Maximum people1
Maximum people4 / 599 lbs. (272 kg)