Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft 22 I/O 2004 vs Princecraft PR 1436 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft 22 I/O 2004 vs Princecraft PR 1436 2013 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 22 I/O 2004 measures 22,0 feet overall (2004), giving it roughly 8,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Princecraft PR 1436 2013 at 14,0 feet (2013). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft 22 I/O 2004 tips the scales at 3 456 lbs — 3 311 lbs more than the Princecraft PR 1436 2013 at 145 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 PR 1436 2013 tops out at 20 hp. Engine specs for the Princecraft 22 I/O 2004 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 22 I/O 2004 is rated for 16 passengers, while the Princecraft PR 1436 2013 caps at 3. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princecraft 22 I/O 2004 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft 22 I/O 2004 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 16 passengers and at 22,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princecraft PR 1436 2013 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 3 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakePrincecraft
MakePrincecraft
Model Year2004
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in
Beam57 in. (1.45 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters1.45
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches57
Weight - Detail3,456 lbs
Weight - Detail145 lbs. (66 kg)
Weight - kg1567.61
Weight - kg65.77
Weight - lbs.3456
Weight - lbs.145
Length - Feet22
Length - Feet14
Length - Inches4
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 4 in
Length overall - Detail14 ft. (4.27 m)
Length overall - Meters6.81
Length overall - Meters4.27
Length overall - Inches268
Length overall - Inches168
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail17 in. (0.43 m)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters43.18
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches17
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]15 in. (0.38 m)
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter25 in
Tube diameternot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard220 hp
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail34 gal
Fuel tank capacity - DetailPortable
Fuel tank capacity - Liters128.7
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal34
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Drive typeOutBoard
Drive typeOutboard
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Engine maxnot available
Engine max20 hp (15 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,250 lbs
Maximum capacity675 lbs. (306 kg)
Maximum people16
Maximum people3 / 350 lbs. (159 kg)
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thickness0.064 in. (1.63 mm)
Hull typenot available
Hull typeFlat