Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft 22 LP-SS 2006 vs Princecraft PW 1655T 2010 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft 22 LP-SS 2006 vs Princecraft PW 1655T 2010 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 2006 measures 22,0 feet overall (2006), giving it roughly 5,6 additional feet of deck space compared to the Princecraft PW 1655T 2010 at 16,4 feet (2010). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft 22 LP-SS 2006 tips the scales at 2 025 lbs — 1 367 lbs more than the Princecraft PW 1655T 2010 at 658 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 115 hp, the Princecraft 22 LP-SS 2006 has a 65-hp advantage over the Princecraft PW 1655T 2010's 50-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-SS 2006 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Princecraft PW 1655T 2010 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princecraft 22 LP-SS 2006 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft 22 LP-SS 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 PW 1655T 2010 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 5 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakePrincecraft
MakePrincecraft
Model22 LP-SS
ModelPW 1655T
Model Year2006
Model Year201
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 - Detail2,025 lbs. (919 kg)
Weight - Detail658 lbs. (298 kg)
Weight - kg918.52
Weight - kg298.46
Weight - lbs.2025
Weight - lbs.658
Length [deck]22 ft. 3 in. (6.8 m)
Length [deck]not available
Length - Meters6.8
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet22
Length - Feet16.42
Length - Inches4
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 4 in. (6.8 m)
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 5 in. (5 m)
Length overall - Meters6.81
Length overall - Meters5
Length overall - Inches268
Length overall - Inches197
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
Tube gauge.080 in. (2.0 mm)
Tube gaugenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail33 gal. (125 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters124.92
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal33
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max115 hp (86 kw)
Engine max50 hp (37 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,348 lbs. (1,065 kg)
Maximum capacity1,360 lbs. (617 kg)
Maximum people12
Maximum people5 / 750 lbs. (340 kg)
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thickness0.100 in. (2.5 mm)
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee