Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft 22 LPF 2006 vs Princecraft Seasprite 2006 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft 22 LPF 2006 vs Princecraft Seasprite 2006 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 2006 measures 22,0 feet overall (2006), giving it roughly 10,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Princecraft Seasprite 2006 at 12,0 feet (2006). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft 22 LPF 2006 tips the scales at 2 025 lbs — 2 012 lbs more than the Princecraft Seasprite 2006 at 13 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 LPF 2006 has a 105-hp advantage over the Princecraft Seasprite 2006's 10-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 LPF 2006 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Princecraft Seasprite 2006 caps at 3. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princecraft 22 LPF 2006 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft 22 LPF 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 Seasprite 2006 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 3 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakePrincecraft
MakePrincecraft
Model22 LPF
ModelSeaSprite
Model Year2006
Model Year2006
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.6 m)
Beam58 in. (1.5 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters1.47
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches58
Weight - Detail2,025 lbs. (919 kg)
Weight - Detail130 lbs. (59 kg)
Weight - kg918.52
Weight - kg58.97
Weight - lbs.2025
Weight - lbs.13
Length [deck]22 ft. 3 in. (6.8 m)
Length [deck]not available
Length - Meters6.8
Length - Meters3.7
Length - Feet22
Length - Feet12
Length - Inches4
Length - Inches4
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 4 in. (6.8 m)
Length overall - Detail12 ft. 4 in. (3.7 m)
Length overall - Meters6.81
Length overall - Meters3.76
Length overall - Inches268
Length overall - Inches148
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail21 in. (0.5 m)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters53.34
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches21
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail13 in. (0.4 m)
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.33
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches13
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail45 in. (1.1 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 max115 hp (86 kw)
Engine max10 hp (8 kw)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,348 lbs. (1,065 kg)
Maximum capacity620 lbs. (281 kg)
Maximum people12
Maximum people3
Body / Hull
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessBottom: .051 in. (1.3 mm) Side: .051 in. (1.3 mm)
Trailer Info
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - DetailOptional Galvanized Bunk Style Trailer
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - Weight198 lbs. (90 kg)