Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft 26 LP I/O 2005 vs Princecraft Scamper 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft 26 LP I/O 2005 vs Princecraft Scamper 2012 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 11,7 additional feet of deck space compared to the Princecraft Scamper 2012 at 14,3 feet (2012). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft 26 LP I/O 2005 tips the scales at 3 874 lbs — 3 859 lbs more than the Princecraft Scamper 2012 at 15 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 Scamper 2012 tops out at 15 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 Scamper 2012 caps at 4. 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 Scamper 2012 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
Model26 LP I/O
ModelScamper
Model Year2005
Model Year2012
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.6 m)
Beam58 in. (1.5 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters1.47
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches58
Weight - Detail3,874 lbs. (1,757 kg)
Weight - Detail150 lbs. (68 kg)
Weight - kg1757.22
Weight - kg68.04
Weight - lbs.3874
Weight - lbs.15
Length - Meters8
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet26
Length - Feet14.33
Length - Inches4
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail26 ft. 4 in. (8.0 m)
Length overall - Detail14 ft. 4 in. (4.3 m)
Length overall - Meters8.03
Length overall - Meters4.37
Length overall - Inches316
Length overall - Inches172
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail21 in. (0.5 m)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters53.34
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches21
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] - Detail45 in. (1.1 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
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 max15 hp (12 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity3,080 lbs. (1,397 kg)
Maximum capacity750 lbs. (340 kg)
Maximum people15 persons
Maximum people4 / 548 lbs. (249 kg)
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessBottom & Side: 0.051 in. (1.3 mm)
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee