Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft 220V LPW I/O 2006 vs Princecraft PW 1455T 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft 220V LPW I/O 2006 vs Princecraft PW 1455T 2009 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 7,4 additional feet of deck space compared to the Princecraft PW 1455T 2009 at 14,6 feet (2009). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft 220V LPW I/O 2006 tips the scales at 3 534 lbs — 3 483 lbs more than the Princecraft PW 1455T 2009 at 51 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 260-hp advantage over the Princecraft PW 1455T 2009's 40-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 PW 1455T 2009 caps at 4. 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 PW 1455T 2009 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
Model220V LPW I/O
ModelPW 1455T
Model Year2006
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam102 in. (2.6 m)
Beam79 in. (2.01 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.01
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches79
Depth - Detail39 in. (1.0 m)
Depth - Detail25 in. (0.64 m)
Depth - Centimeters99.06
Depth - Centimeters63.5
Depth - Inches39
Depth - Inches25
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 - Detail510 lbs. (231 kg)
Weight - kg1602.99
Weight - kg231.33
Weight - lbs.3534
Weight - lbs.51
Width [transom] - Detail83 in. (2.1 m)
Width [transom] - Detail55 in. (1.4 m)
Height [transom]39 in. (1.0 m)
Height [transom]20 in. (0.51 m)
Length - Meters6.7
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet22
Length - Feet14.58
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 0 in. (6.7 m)
Length overall - Detail14 ft. 7 in. (4.45 m)
Length overall - Meters6.71
Length overall - Meters4.45
Length overall - Inches264
Length overall - Inches175
Body / Hull
Hull thicknessBottom: .110 in. (2.8 mm) Side: .110 in. (2.8 mm)
Hull thickness0.100 in. (2.5 mm)
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 max40 hp (30 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,725 lbs. (782 kg)
Maximum capacityPerson: 599 lbs. (272 kg) Total: 1,100 lbs. (499 kg)
Maximum people12
Maximum people4