Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft 22 LP-SS 2005 vs Princecraft SS 174 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft 22 LP-SS 2005 vs Princecraft SS 174 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Princecraft 22 LP-SS 2005 measures 22,0 feet overall (2005), giving it roughly 4,6 additional feet of deck space compared to the Princecraft SS 174 2009 at 17,4 feet (2009). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft 22 LP-SS 2005 tips the scales at 2 025 lbs — 736 lbs more than the Princecraft SS 174 2009 at 1 289 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 SS 174 2009 tops out at 115 hp. Engine specs for the Princecraft 22 LP-SS 2005 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 33 gal and 35 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Princecraft 22 LP-SS 2005 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Princecraft SS 174 2009 caps at 7. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princecraft 22 LP-SS 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft 22 LP-SS 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 SS 174 2009 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 7 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakePrincecraft
MakePrincecraft
Model Year2005
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.6 m)
Beam92 in. (2.3 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.34
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches92
Weight - Detail2,025 lbs. (919 kg)
Weight - Detail1,289 lbs. (585 kg)
Weight - kg918.52
Weight - kg584.68
Weight - lbs.2025
Weight - lbs.1289
Length - Meters6.8
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet22
Length - Feet17.42
Length - Inches4
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 4 in. (6.8 m)
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 5 in. (5.3 m)
Length overall - Meters6.81
Length overall - Meters5.31
Length overall - Inches268
Length overall - Inches209
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail40 in. (1 m)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters101.6
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches4
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail30 in. (0.8 m)
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.76
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches3
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail75 in. (1.9 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 standard115 hp (86 kw)
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail33 gal. Built-in (125 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail35 gal. (132 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters124.92
Fuel tank capacity - Liters132.49
Fuel tank capacity - Gal33
Fuel tank capacity - Gal35
Drive typeOutBoard
Drive typeOutboard
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Engine maxnot available
Engine max115 hp (86 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,348 lbs. (1,065 kg)
Maximum capacityPerson: 907 lbs. (411 kg) Total: 1,647 lbs. (747 kg)
Maximum people12 persons
Maximum people7
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.100 in. (2.5 mm) Side: 0.072 in. (1.8 mm)
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee