Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft 26 LP I/O 2005 vs Princecraft PR1436 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft 26 LP I/O 2005 vs Princecraft PR1436 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 26 LP I/O 2005 measures 26,0 feet overall (2005), giving it roughly 12,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Princecraft PR1436 2008 at 14,0 feet (2008). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft 26 LP I/O 2005 tips the scales at 3 874 lbs — 3 729 lbs more than the Princecraft PR1436 2008 at 145 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 Princecraft PR1436 2008 tops out at 20 hp. Engine specs for the Princecraft 26 LP I/O 2005 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Princecraft 26 LP I/O 2005 is rated for 15 passengers, while the Princecraft PR1436 2008 caps at 3. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princecraft 26 LP I/O 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft 26 LP I/O 2005 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 15 passengers and at 26,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princecraft PR1436 2008 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 3 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakePrincecraft
MakePrincecraft
Model26 LP I/O
ModelPR1436
Model Year2005
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.6 m)
Beam57 in. (1.44 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters1.45
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches57
Weight - Detail3,874 lbs. (1,757 kg)
Weight - Detail145 lbs. (66 kg)
Weight - kg1757.22
Weight - kg65.77
Weight - lbs.3874
Weight - lbs.145
Length - Meters8
Length - Meters4.27
Length - Feet26
Length - Feet14
Length - Inches4
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail26 ft. 4 in. (8.0 m)
Length overall - Detail14 ft. 0 in. (4.27 m)
Length overall - Meters8.03
Length overall - Meters4.27
Length overall - Inches316
Length overall - Inches168
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail17 in. (0.43 m)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters43.18
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches17
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail36 in. (0.91 m)
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]15 in. (0.38 m)
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter25 in. (0.64 m)
Tube diameternot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard220 hp (164 kw)
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail33 gal. Built-in (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 typeOutboard
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Engine maxnot available
Engine max20 hp (15 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity3,080 lbs. (1,397 kg)
Maximum capacityPerson: 350 lbs. (159 kg); Total: 675 lbs. (306 kg)
Maximum people15 persons
Maximum people3
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessHull: 0.064 in. (0.164 cm)
Hull typenot available
Hull typeFlat