Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft 24 LP 2006 vs Princecraft Ungava 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft 24 LP 2006 vs Princecraft Ungava 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 24 LP 2006 measures 24,0 feet overall (2006), giving it roughly 12,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Princecraft Ungava 2008 at 12,0 feet (2008). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft Ungava 2008 tips the scales at 179 lbs — 157 lbs less than the Princecraft 24 LP 2006 at 22 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 115 hp, the Princecraft 24 LP 2006 has a 100-hp advantage over the Princecraft Ungava 2008's 15-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 24 LP 2006 is rated for 14 passengers, while the Princecraft Ungava 2008 caps at 4. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princecraft 24 LP 2006 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft 24 LP 2006 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 14 passengers and at 24,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princecraft Ungava 2008 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 Year2006
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.6 m)
Beam60 in. (1.5 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters1.52
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches6
Weight - Detail2,200 lbs. (998 kg)
Weight - Detail179 lbs. (78 kg)
Weight - kg997.9
Weight - kg81.19
Weight - lbs.22
Weight - lbs.179
Length [deck]24 ft. 3 in. (7.4 m)
Length [deck]not available
Length - Meters7.4
Length - Meters3.7
Length - Feet24
Length - Feet12
Length - Inches4
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail24 ft. 4 in. (7.4 m)
Length overall - Detail12 ft. 0 in. (3.7 m)
Length overall - Meters7.42
Length overall - Meters3.66
Length overall - Inches292
Length overall - Inches144
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail25 in. (0.6 m)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters63.5
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches25
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail13 in. (0.4 m)
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.33
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches13
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail51 in. (1.3 m)
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]15 in. (0.4 m)
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter25 in. (0.64 m)
Tube diameternot available
Tube gauge.080 in. (2.0 mm)
Tube gaugenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail33 gal. (125 l)
Fuel tank capacity - DetailPortable
Fuel tank capacity - Liters124.92
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal33
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOther
Engine max115 hp (86 kw)
Engine max15 hp (12 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,633 lbs. (1,194 kg)
Maximum capacityPerson: 498 lbs. (226 kg) Total: 700 lbs. (318 kg)
Maximum people14
Maximum people4
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.057 in. (1.4 mm) Side: 0.051 in. (1.3 mm)
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee