Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft 22 LP I/O 2006 vs Princecraft Yukon 15 2011 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft 22 LP I/O 2006 vs Princecraft Yukon 15 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 2006 measures 22,0 feet overall (2006), giving it roughly 7,8 additional feet of deck space compared to the Princecraft Yukon 15 2011 at 14,3 feet (2011). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft 22 LP I/O 2006 tips the scales at 3 456 lbs — 3 432 lbs more than the Princecraft Yukon 15 2011 at 24 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 195-hp advantage over the Princecraft Yukon 15 2011's 25-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 Yukon 15 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 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 Yukon 15 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
ModelYukon 15
Model Year2006
Model Year2011
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.6 m)
Beam68 in. (1.7 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters1.73
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches68
Weight - Detail3,456 lbs. (1,568 kg)
Weight - Detail240 lbs. (109 kg)
Weight - kg1567.61
Weight - kg108.86
Weight - lbs.3456
Weight - lbs.24
Length [deck]22 ft. 3 in. (6.8 m)
Length [deck]not available
Length - Meters6.8
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet22
Length - Feet14.25
Length - Inches4
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 4 in. (6.8 m)
Length overall - Detail14 ft. 3 in. (4.3 m)
Length overall - Meters6.81
Length overall - Meters4.34
Length overall - Inches268
Length overall - Inches171
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail28 in. (0.7 m)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters71.12
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches28
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail17 in. (0.4 m)
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.43
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches17
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail57 in. (1.4 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
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 max25 hp (19 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,635 lbs. (1,195 kg)
Maximum capacity821 lbs. (372 kg)
Maximum people12
Maximum people4 / 496 lbs. (225 kg)
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessBottom & Side: 0.064 in. (1.6 mm)
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee