Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft 22 LP I/O 2005 vs Princecraft PW 1455 2011 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft 22 LP I/O 2005 vs Princecraft PW 1455 2011 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 LP I/O 2005 measures 22,0 feet overall (2005), giving it roughly 7,4 additional feet of deck space compared to the Princecraft PW 1455 2011 at 14,6 feet (2011). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft 22 LP I/O 2005 tips the scales at 3 456 lbs — 3 405 lbs more than the Princecraft PW 1455 2011 at 51 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 PW 1455 2011 tops out at 40 hp. Engine specs for the Princecraft 22 LP I/O 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 LP I/O 2005 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Princecraft PW 1455 2011 caps at 4. 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 PW 1455 2011 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 4 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakePrincecraft
MakePrincecraft
Model22 LP I/O
ModelPW 1455
Model Year2005
Model Year2011
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.6 m)
Beam79 in. (2.01 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.01
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches79
Weight - Detail3,456 lbs. (1,568 kg)
Weight - Detail510 lbs. (231 kg)
Weight - kg1567.61
Weight - kg231.33
Weight - lbs.3456
Weight - lbs.51
Length - Meters6.8
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet22
Length - Feet14.58
Length - Inches4
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 4 in. (6.8 m)
Length overall - Detail14 ft. 7 in. (4.45 m)
Length overall - Meters6.81
Length overall - Meters4.45
Length overall - Inches268
Length overall - Inches175
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - DetailSide: 25 in. (0.64 m)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters63.5
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches25
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail55 in. (1.4 m)
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]20 in. (0.51 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 - 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 max40 hp (30 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,635 lbs. (1,195 kg)
Maximum capacity1,100 lbs. (499 kg)
Maximum people12 persons
Maximum people4 / 599 lbs. (272 kg)
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thickness0.100 in. (2.5 mm)
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee