Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft 22 2004 vs Princecraft Pro 145 SC 2005 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft 22 2004 vs Princecraft Pro 145 SC 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 2004 measures 22,0 feet overall (2004), giving it roughly 8,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Princecraft Pro 145 SC 2005 at 14,0 feet (2005). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft 22 2004 tips the scales at 1 967 lbs — 1 960 lbs more than the Princecraft Pro 145 SC 2005 at 7 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 Pro 145 SC 2005 tops out at 60 hp. Engine specs for the Princecraft 22 2004 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Princecraft 22 2004 is rated for 16 passengers, while the Princecraft Pro 145 SC 2005 caps at 4. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princecraft 22 2004 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft 22 2004 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 16 passengers and at 22,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princecraft Pro 145 SC 2005 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 4 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakePrincecraft
MakePrincecraft
Model Year2004
Model Year2005
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in
Beam84 in. (2.2 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.13
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches84
Weight - Detail1,967 lbs
Weight - Detail700 lbs. (318 kg)
Weight - kg892.22
Weight - kg317.51
Weight - lbs.1967
Weight - lbs.7
Length - Feet22
Length - Feet14
Length - Inches4
Length - Inches6
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 4 in
Length overall - Detail14 ft. 6 in. (4.4 m)
Length overall - Meters6.81
Length overall - Meters4.42
Length overall - Inches268
Length overall - Inches174
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail30 in. (0.8 m)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters76.2
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches3
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail27 in. (0.7 m)
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.69
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches27
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail69 in. (1.8 m)
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]20 in. (0.5 m)
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters4.4
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter25 in
Tube diameternot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard115 hp
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail34 gal
Fuel tank capacity - DetailPortable
Fuel tank capacity - Liters128.7
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal34
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Drive typeOutBoard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine maxnot available
Engine max60 hp (45 kw)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,210 lbs
Maximum capacity1,001 lbs. (454 kg)
Maximum people16
Maximum people4
Body / Hull
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessBottom: .090 in. (2.3 mm) Side: .072 in. (1.8 mm)