Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft 22 L 2004 vs Princecraft PR1232 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft 22 L 2004 vs Princecraft PR1232 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 2004 measures 22,0 feet overall (2004), giving it roughly 11,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Princecraft PR1232 2008 at 11,0 feet (2008). At 18 lbs and 9 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 PR1232 2008 tops out at 3 hp. Engine specs for the Princecraft 22 L 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 L 2004 is rated for 16 passengers, while the Princecraft PR1232 2008 caps at 2. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princecraft 22 L 2004 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft 22 L 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 PR1232 2008 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 2 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakePrincecraft
MakePrincecraft
Model Year2004
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 0 in
Beam48 in. (1.21 m)
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Meters1.22
Beam - Inches96
Beam - Inches48
Weight - Detail1,800 lbs
Weight - Detail90 lbs. (40 kg)
Weight - kg816.47
Weight - kg40.82
Weight - lbs.18
Weight - lbs.9
Length - Feet22
Length - Feet11
Length - Inches4
Length - Inches1
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 4 in
Length overall - Detail11 ft. 10 in. (3.6 m)
Length overall - Meters6.81
Length overall - Meters3.61
Length overall - Inches268
Length overall - Inches142
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail16 in. (0.41 m)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters40.64
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches16
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail32 in. (0.81 m)
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]15 in. (0.38 m)
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters3.6
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter25 in
Tube diameternot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard115 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 max3 hp (2 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,210 lbs
Maximum capacityPerson: 295 lbs. (133 kg); Total: 335 lbs. (151 kg)
Maximum people16
Maximum people2
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessHull: 0.043 in. (0.109 cm)
Hull typenot available
Hull typeFlat