Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft 222V L2S I/O 2006 vs Princecraft PR1852MT 2005 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft 222V L2S I/O 2006 vs Princecraft PR1852MT 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 222V L2S I/O 2006 measures 22,0 feet overall (2006), giving it roughly 4,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Princecraft PR1852MT 2005 at 18,0 feet (2005). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft 222V L2S I/O 2006 tips the scales at 315 lbs — 311 lbs more than the Princecraft PR1852MT 2005 at 4 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 222V L2S I/O 2006 has a 255-hp advantage over the Princecraft PR1852MT 2005's 45-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 222V L2S I/O 2006 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Princecraft PR1852MT 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 222V L2S I/O 2006 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft 222V L2S 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 PR1852MT 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
Model222V L2S I/O
ModelPR1852MT
Model Year2006
Model Year2005
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam97 in. (2.5 m)
Beam75 in. (1.9 m)
Beam - Meters2.46
Beam - Meters1.91
Beam - Inches97
Beam - Inches75
Depth - Detail32 in. (0.8 m)
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters81.28
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches32
Depth - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail32 in. (0.8 m)
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.81
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches32
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail3,150 lbs. (1,429 kg)
Weight - Detail400 lbs. (181 kg)
Weight - kg1428.81
Weight - kg181.44
Weight - lbs.315
Weight - lbs.4
Width [transom] - Detail83 in. (2.1 m)
Width [transom] - Detail52 in. (1.3 m)
Height [transom]32 in. (0.8 m)
Height [transom]20 in. (0.5 m)
Length - Meters6.8
Length - Meters5.5
Length - Feet22
Length - Feet18
Length - Inches2
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 2 in. (6.8 m)
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 0 in. (5.5 m)
Length overall - Meters6.76
Length overall - Meters5.49
Length overall - Inches266
Length overall - Inches216
Body / Hull
Hull thicknessBottom: .110 in. (2.8 mm) Side: .110 in. (2.8 mm)
Hull thicknessnot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail50 gal. (189 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters189.27
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal5
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max300 hp (224 kw)
Engine max45 hp (34 kw)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity726 lbs. (1,600 kg)
Maximum capacity1,375 lbs. (624 kg)
Maximum people12
Maximum people6