Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft 222V L2S I/O 2006 vs Princecraft PW 1760 2011: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft 222V L2S I/O 2006 vs Princecraft PW 1760 2011 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 4,5 additional feet of deck space compared to the Princecraft PW 1760 2011 at 17,5 feet (2011). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft 222V L2S I/O 2006 tips the scales at 3 150 lbs - 2 368 lbs more than the Princecraft PW 1760 2011 at 782 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 240-hp advantage over the Princecraft PW 1760 2011's 60-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 PW 1760 2011 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 PW 1760 2011 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
ModelPW 1760
Model Year2006
Model Year2011
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam97 in. (2.5 m)
Beam83.5 in. (2.12 m)
Beam - Meters2.46
Beam - Meters2.13
Beam - Inches97
Beam - Inches83.5
Depth - Detail32 in. (0.8 m)
Depth - DetailSide: 25 in. (0.64 m)
Depth - Centimeters81.28
Depth - Centimeters63.5
Depth - Inches32
Depth - Inches25
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 - Detail782 lbs. (354 kg)
Weight - kg1428.81
Weight - kg354.71
Weight - lbs.3150
Weight - lbs.782
Width [transom] - Detail83 in. (2.1 m)
Width [transom] - Detail60 in. (1.52 m)
Height [transom]32 in. (0.8 m)
Height [transom]20 in. (0.51 m)
Length - Meters6.8
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet22
Length - Feet17.5
Length - Inches2
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 2 in. (6.8 m)
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 6 in. (5.33 m)
Length overall - Meters6.76
Length overall - Meters5.33
Length overall - Inches266
Length overall - Inches210
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 typeModified Vee
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 - Gal50
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max300 hp (224 kw)
Engine max60 hp (45 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity726 lbs. (1,600 kg)
Maximum capacity1,550 lbs. (703 kg)
Maximum people12
Maximum people6 / 990 lbs. (449 kg)