Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft 22 LP4S 2005 vs Princecraft Pro 174 SS 2004 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft 22 LP4S 2005 vs Princecraft Pro 174 SS 2004 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.
The Princecraft Pro 174 SS 2004 tops out at 135 hp. Engine specs for the Princecraft 22 LP4S 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 LP4S 2005 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Princecraft Pro 174 SS 2004 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 LP4S 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft 22 LP4S 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 Pro 174 SS 2004 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
Model22 LP4S
ModelPro 174 SS
Model Year2005
Model Year2004
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 0 in. (2.4 m)
Beam92 in
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Meters2.34
Beam - Inches96
Beam - Inches92
Weight - Detail1,791 lbs. (812 kg)
Weight - Detail1238 lbs
Weight - kg812.38
Weight - kg561.55
Weight - lbs.1791
Weight - lbs.1238
Length - Feet22
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Inches4
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 4 in. (6.8 m)
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 5 in
Length overall - Meters6.81
Length overall - Meters5.31
Length overall - Inches268
Length overall - Inches209
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail30 in
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.76
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches3
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail40 in
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters1.02
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches4
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]20 in
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
Fuel tank capacity - Liters124.92
Fuel tank capacity - Liters132.49
Fuel tank capacity - Gal33
Fuel tank capacity - Gal35
Drive typeOutBoard
Drive typenot available
Engine maxnot available
Engine max135 HP
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,348 lbs. (1,065 kg)
Maximum capacity1590 lbs
Maximum people12 Persons
Maximum people7 Persons