Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft 220V LPW I/O 2006 vs Princecraft PR1652MT 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft 220V LPW I/O 2006 vs Princecraft PR1652MT 2008 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 220V LPW I/O 2006 measures 22,0 feet overall (2006), giving it roughly 7,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Princecraft PR1652MT 2008 at 15,0 feet (2008). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft 220V LPW I/O 2006 tips the scales at 3 534 lbs — 3 489 lbs more than the Princecraft PR1652MT 2008 at 45 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 300 hp, the Princecraft 220V LPW I/O 2006 has a 265-hp advantage over the Princecraft PR1652MT 2008's 35-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 220V LPW I/O 2006 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Princecraft PR1652MT 2008 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princecraft 220V LPW I/O 2006 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft 220V LPW I/O 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 PR1652MT 2008 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
Model220V LPW I/O
ModelPR1652MT
Model Year2006
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam102 in. (2.6 m)
Beam75 in. (1.9 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters1.91
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches75
Depth - Detail39 in. (1.0 m)
Depth - Detail21 in. (0.53 m)
Depth - Centimeters99.06
Depth - Centimeters53.34
Depth - Inches39
Depth - Inches21
Draft [max] - Detail34 in. (0.9 m)
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.86
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches34
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail3,534 lbs. (1,603 kg)
Weight - Detail450 lbs. (204 kg)
Weight - kg1602.99
Weight - kg204.12
Weight - lbs.3534
Weight - lbs.45
Width [transom] - Detail83 in. (2.1 m)
Width [transom] - Detail52 in. (1.3 m)
Height [transom]39 in. (1.0 m)
Height [transom]20 in. (0.5 m)
Length - Meters6.7
Length - Meters4.82
Length - Feet22
Length - Feet15
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 0 in. (6.7 m)
Length overall - Detail15 ft. 10 in. (4.82 m)
Length overall - Meters6.71
Length overall - Meters4.83
Length overall - Inches264
Length overall - Inches19
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches1
Body / Hull
Hull thicknessBottom: .110 in. (2.8 mm) Side: .110 in. (2.8 mm)
Hull thicknessHull: 0.072 in. (0.183 cm)
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typenot available
Hull typeFlat
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail50 gal. (189 l)
Fuel tank capacity - DetailPortable
Fuel tank capacity - Liters189.27
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal5
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max300 hp (224 kw)
Engine max35 hp (26 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,725 lbs. (782 kg)
Maximum capacityPerson 715 lbs. (324 kg); Total: 1,216 lbs. (551 kg)
Maximum people12
Maximum people5