Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft 22 L-SS 2005 vs Princecraft Seasprite 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft 22 L-SS 2005 vs Princecraft Seasprite 2008 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 L-SS 2005 measures 22,0 feet overall (2005), giving it roughly 10,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Princecraft Seasprite 2008 at 12,0 feet (2008). At 18 lbs and 13 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class — either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.
The Princecraft Seasprite 2008 tops out at 10 hp. Engine specs for the Princecraft 22 L-SS 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 22 L-SS 2005 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Princecraft Seasprite 2008 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 L-SS 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft 22 L-SS 2005 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 12 passengers and at 22,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princecraft Seasprite 2008 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
Model22 L-SS
ModelSeaSprite
Model Year2005
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 0 in. (2.4 m)
Beam58 in. (1.5 m)
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Meters1.47
Beam - Inches96
Beam - Inches58
Weight - Detail1,800 lbs. (817 kg)
Weight - Detail130 lbs. (59 kg)
Weight - kg816.47
Weight - kg58.97
Weight - lbs.18
Weight - lbs.13
Length - Meters6.8
Length - Meters3.7
Length - Feet22
Length - Feet12
Length - Inches4
Length - Inches4
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 4 in. (6.8 m)
Length overall - Detail12 ft. 4 in. (3.7 m)
Length overall - Meters6.81
Length overall - Meters3.76
Length overall - Inches268
Length overall - Inches148
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail21 in. (0.5 m)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters53.34
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches21
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] - Detail45 in. (1.1 m)
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]15 in. (0.4 m)
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter25 in. (0.64 m)
Tube diameternot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard115 hp (86 kw)
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail33 gal. Built-in (125 l)
Fuel tank capacity - DetailPortable
Fuel tank capacity - Liters124.92
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal33
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Drive typeOutBoard
Drive typeOutboard
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Engine maxnot available
Engine max10 hp (8 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,348 lbs. (1,065 kg)
Maximum capacityPerson: 418 lbs. (190 kg) Total: 620 lbs. (281 kg)
Maximum people12 Persons
Maximum people3
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessBottom & Side: 0.051 in. (1.3 mm)
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee