Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft 26 LP-SS 2005 vs Princecraft PR 1236 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft 26 LP-SS 2005 vs Princecraft PR 1236 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-SS 2005 measures 26,0 feet overall (2005), giving it roughly 14,1 additional feet of deck space compared to the Princecraft PR 1236 2012 at 11,9 feet (2012). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft 26 LP-SS 2005 tips the scales at 2 333 lbs — 2 319 lbs more than the Princecraft PR 1236 2012 at 14 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 PR 1236 2012 tops out at 10 hp. Engine specs for the Princecraft 26 LP-SS 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-SS 2005 is rated for 15 passengers, while the Princecraft PR 1236 2012 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-SS 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft 26 LP-SS 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 PR 1236 2012 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-SS
ModelPR 1236
Model Year2005
Model Year2012
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.6 m)
Beam56 in. (1.42 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters1.42
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches56
Weight - Detail2,333 lbs. (1,058 kg)
Weight - Detail140 lbs. (63 kg)
Weight - kg1058.23
Weight - kg63.5
Weight - lbs.2333
Weight - lbs.14
Length - Meters8
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet26
Length - Feet11.92
Length - Inches4
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail26 ft. 4 in. (8.0 m)
Length overall - Detail11 ft. 11 in. (3.63 m)
Length overall - Meters8.03
Length overall - Meters3.63
Length overall - Inches316
Length overall - Inches143
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - DetailSide: 17 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 standard135 hp (101 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 max10 hp (7.5 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,793 lbs. (1,267 kg)
Maximum capacity527 lbs. (239 kg)
Maximum people15 persons
Maximum people3 / 325 lbs. (147 kg)
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thickness0.050 in. (1.27 mm)
Hull typenot available
Hull typeFlat