Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft 22 LP I/O 2006 vs Princecraft PR 1032 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft 22 LP I/O 2006 vs Princecraft PR 1032 2012 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 2006 measures 22,0 feet overall (2006), giving it roughly 21,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Princecraft PR 1032 2012 at 1,0 feet (2012). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft 22 LP I/O 2006 tips the scales at 3 456 lbs — 3 448 lbs more than the Princecraft PR 1032 2012 at 8 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 power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 220 hp, the Princecraft 22 LP I/O 2006 has a 217-hp advantage over the Princecraft PR 1032 2012's 3-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Princecraft 22 LP I/O 2006 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Princecraft PR 1032 2012 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 LP I/O 2006 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft 22 LP I/O 2006 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 PR 1032 2012 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
Model22 LP I/O
ModelPR 1032
Model Year2006
Model Year2012
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.6 m)
Beam48 in. (1.21 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters1.22
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches48
Weight - Detail3,456 lbs. (1,568 kg)
Weight - Detail80 lbs. (36 kg)
Weight - kg1567.61
Weight - kg36.29
Weight - lbs.3456
Weight - lbs.8
Length [deck]22 ft. 3 in. (6.8 m)
Length [deck]not available
Length - Meters6.8
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet22
Length - Feet1
Length - Inches4
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 4 in. (6.8 m)
Length overall - Detail10 ft. (3.04 m)
Length overall - Meters6.81
Length overall - Meters3.05
Length overall - Inches268
Length overall - Inches12
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - DetailSide: 16 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)
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter25 in. (0.64 m)
Tube diameternot available
Tube gauge.080 in. (2.0 mm)
Tube gaugenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail33 gal. (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
Engine max220 hp (164 kw)
Engine max3 hp (2 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,635 lbs. (1,195 kg)
Maximum capacity275 lbs. (124 kg)
Maximum people12
Maximum people2 / 180 lbs. (82 kg)
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thickness0.050 in. (1.27 mm)
Hull typenot available
Hull typeFlat