Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft 22 LP I/O 2005 vs Princecraft Pro 207 2009: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft 22 LP I/O 2005 vs Princecraft Pro 207 2009 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department - Princecraft 22 LP I/O 2005 at 22,0 ft versus Princecraft Pro 207 2009 at 20,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft 22 LP I/O 2005 tips the scales at 3 456 lbs - 1 636 lbs more than the Princecraft Pro 207 2009 at 1 820 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 Pro 207 2009 tops out at 225 hp. Engine specs for the Princecraft 22 LP I/O 2005 aren't listed - confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Princecraft Pro 207 2009 carries 60 gallons versus 33 gallons in the Princecraft 22 LP I/O 2005. 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 LP I/O 2005 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Princecraft Pro 207 2009 caps at 10. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princecraft 22 LP I/O 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft 22 LP I/O 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 Pro 207 2009 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 10 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakePrincecraft
MakePrincecraft
Model22 LP I/O
ModelPro 207
Model Year2005
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.6 m)
Beam100 in. (2.5 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.54
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches100
Weight - Detail3,456 lbs. (1,568 kg)
Weight - Detail1,820 lbs. (826 kg)
Weight - kg1567.61
Weight - kg825.54
Weight - lbs.3456
Weight - lbs.1820
Length - Meters6.8
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet22
Length - Feet20
Length - Inches4
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 4 in. (6.8 m)
Length overall - Detail20 ft. (6.1 m)
Length overall - Meters6.81
Length overall - Meters6.1
Length overall - Inches268
Length overall - Inches240
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail50 in. (1.3 m)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters127
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches50
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail34 in. (0.9 m)
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.86
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches34
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail84 in. (2.1 m)
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]25 in. (0.6 m)
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter25 in. (0.64 m)
Tube diameternot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard220 hp (164 kw)
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail33 gal. Built-in (125 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail60 gal. (227 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters124.92
Fuel tank capacity - Liters227.12
Fuel tank capacity - Gal33
Fuel tank capacity - Gal60
Drive typeOutBoard
Drive typeOutboard
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Engine maxnot available
Engine max225 hp (168 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,635 lbs. (1,195 kg)
Maximum capacityPerson: 1,350 lbs. (612 kg) Total: 2,209 lbs. (1,002 kg)
Maximum people12 persons
Maximum people10
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.110 in. (2.8 mm) Side: 0.072 in. (1.8 mm)
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee