Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft 22 LP I/O 2005 vs Princecraft Scamper 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft 22 LP I/O 2005 vs Princecraft Scamper 2007 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 8,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Princecraft Scamper 2007 at 14,0 feet (2007). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft 22 LP I/O 2005 tips the scales at 3 456 lbs — 3 441 lbs more than the Princecraft Scamper 2007 at 15 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 Scamper 2007 tops out at 15 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 Scamper 2007 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 Scamper 2007 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
ModelScamper
Model Year2005
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.6 m)
Beam58 in. (1.5 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters1.47
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches58
Weight - Detail3,456 lbs. (1,568 kg)
Weight - Detail150 lbs. (68 kg)
Weight - kg1567.61
Weight - kg68.04
Weight - lbs.3456
Weight - lbs.15
Length - Meters6.8
Length - Meters4.3
Length - Feet22
Length - Feet14
Length - Inches4
Length - Inches4
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 4 in. (6.8 m)
Length overall - Detail14 ft. 4 in. (4.3 m)
Length overall - Meters6.81
Length overall - Meters4.37
Length overall - Inches268
Length overall - Inches172
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 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 max15 hp (12 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,635 lbs. (1,195 kg)
Maximum capacityPerson: 548 lbs. (249 kg) Total: 750 lbs. (340 kg)
Maximum people12 persons
Maximum people4
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