Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft 22 LPF 2005 vs Princecraft Tournament SP 178 SC SE 2005 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft 22 LPF 2005 vs Princecraft Tournament SP 178 SC SE 2005 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 LPF 2005 measures 22,0 feet overall (2005), giving it roughly 5,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Princecraft Tournament SP 178 SC SE 2005 at 17,0 feet (2005). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft 22 LPF 2005 tips the scales at 2 025 lbs — 860 lbs more than the Princecraft Tournament SP 178 SC SE 2005 at 1 165 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 Tournament SP 178 SC SE 2005 tops out at 150 hp. Engine specs for the Princecraft 22 LPF 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 LPF 2005 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Princecraft Tournament SP 178 SC SE 2005 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princecraft 22 LPF 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft 22 LPF 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 Tournament SP 178 SC SE 2005 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 6 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakePrincecraft
MakePrincecraft
Model22 LPF
ModelTournament SP 178 SC SE
Model Year2005
Model Year2005
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 - Detail1,165 lbs. (528 kg)
Weight - kg918.52
Weight - kg528.43
Weight - lbs.2025
Weight - lbs.1165
Length - Meters6.8
Length - Meters5.3
Length - Feet22
Length - Feet17
Length - Inches4
Length - Inches5
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. (1.0 m)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters101.6
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches4
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail31 in. (0.8 m)
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.79
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches31
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail75 in. (1.9 m)
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]20 in. (0.5 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. Built-in (132 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters124.92
Fuel tank capacity - Liters132.49
Fuel tank capacity - Gal33
Fuel tank capacity - Gal35
Drive typeOutBoard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine maxnot available
Engine max150 hp (112 kw)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,348 lbs. (1,065 kg)
Maximum capacity1,488 lbs. (675 kg)
Maximum people12 persons
Maximum people6
Body / Hull
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessBottom: .100 in. (2.5 mm) Side: .072 in. (1.8 mm)