Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft 26 SS I/O 2004 vs Princecraft PW 1455T 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft 26 SS I/O 2004 vs Princecraft PW 1455T 2009 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 SS I/O 2004 measures 26,0 feet overall (2004), giving it roughly 11,4 additional feet of deck space compared to the Princecraft PW 1455T 2009 at 14,6 feet (2009). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft 26 SS I/O 2004 tips the scales at 3 913 lbs — 3 862 lbs more than the Princecraft PW 1455T 2009 at 51 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 PW 1455T 2009 tops out at 40 hp. Engine specs for the Princecraft 26 SS I/O 2004 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 PW 1455T 2009 is rated for 4 passengers, while the Princecraft 26 SS I/O 2004 caps at 2. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princecraft PW 1455T 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft PW 1455T 2009 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 4 passengers and at 14,6 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princecraft 26 SS I/O 2004 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 2 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakePrincecraft
MakePrincecraft
Model26 SS I/O
ModelPW 1455T
Model Year2004
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in
Beam79 in. (2.01 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.01
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches79
Weight - Detail3,913 lbs
Weight - Detail510 lbs. (231 kg)
Weight - kg1774.91
Weight - kg231.33
Weight - lbs.3913
Weight - lbs.51
Length - Feet26
Length - Feet14.58
Length - Inches4
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail26 ft. 4 in
Length overall - Detail14 ft. 7 in. (4.45 m)
Length overall - Meters8.03
Length overall - Meters4.45
Length overall - Inches316
Length overall - Inches175
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail25 in. (0.64 m)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters63.5
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches25
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail55 in. (1.4 m)
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]20 in. (0.51 m)
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter25 in
Tube diameternot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard220 hp
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail34 gal
Fuel tank capacity - DetailPortable
Fuel tank capacity - Liters128.7
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal34
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Drive typeOutBoard
Drive typeOutboard
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Engine maxnot available
Engine max40 hp (30 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,725 lbs
Maximum capacityPerson: 599 lbs. (272 kg) Total: 1,100 lbs. (499 kg)
Maximum people2
Maximum people4
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thickness0.100 in. (2.5 mm)
Hull typenot available
Hull typeFlat