Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft 22 L 2004 vs Princecraft Pro 169 BT 2006 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft 22 L 2004 vs Princecraft Pro 169 BT 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 22 L 2004 measures 22,0 feet overall (2004), giving it roughly 6,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Princecraft Pro 169 BT 2006 at 16,0 feet (2006). At 18 lbs and 78 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 Pro 169 BT 2006 tops out at 60 hp. Engine specs for the Princecraft 22 L 2004 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Princecraft 22 L 2004 carries 34 gallons versus 28 gallons in the Princecraft Pro 169 BT 2006. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
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 Pro 169 BT 2006 caps at 5. 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 Pro 169 BT 2006 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 5 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakePrincecraft
MakePrincecraft
Model Year2004
Model Year2006
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 0 in
Beam87 in. (2.2 m)
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Meters2.21
Beam - Inches96
Beam - Inches87
Weight - Detail1,800 lbs
Weight - Detail780 lbs. (354 kg)
Weight - kg816.47
Weight - kg353.8
Weight - lbs.18
Weight - lbs.78
Length - Feet22
Length - Feet16
Length - Inches4
Length - Inches2
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 4 in
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 2 in. (4.9 m)
Length overall - Meters6.81
Length overall - Meters4.93
Length overall - Inches268
Length overall - Inches194
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail33 in. (0.8 m)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters83.82
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches33
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail29 in. (0.7 m)
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.74
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches29
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail71 in. (1.8 m)
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]20 in. (0.5 m)
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters4.9
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 - Detail28 gal. (106 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters128.7
Fuel tank capacity - Liters105.99
Fuel tank capacity - Gal34
Fuel tank capacity - Gal28
Drive typeOutBoard
Drive typeOutboard
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Engine maxnot available
Engine max60 hp (45 kw)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,210 lbs
Maximum capacity1,162 lbs. (527 kg)
Maximum people16
Maximum people5
Body / Hull
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessBottom: .090 in. (2.3 mm) Side: .072 in. (1.8 mm)
Trailer Info
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - DetailStandard Painted Bunk Style Trailer
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - Weight474 lbs. (215 kg)