Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft 26 WK 2006 vs Princecraft Ungava 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft 26 WK 2006 vs Princecraft Ungava 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 WK 2006 measures 26,0 feet overall (2006), giving it roughly 14,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Princecraft Ungava 2012 at 12,0 feet (2012). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft 26 WK 2006 tips the scales at 2 335 lbs — 2 164 lbs more than the Princecraft Ungava 2012 at 171 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 135 hp, the Princecraft 26 WK 2006 has a 120-hp advantage over the Princecraft Ungava 2012'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 26 WK 2006 is rated for 15 passengers, while the Princecraft Ungava 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 WK 2006 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft 26 WK 2006 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 Ungava 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
Model Year2006
Model Year2012
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 - Detail2,335 lbs. (1,059 kg)
Weight - Detail171 lbs. (78 kg)
Weight - kg1059.14
Weight - kg77.56
Weight - lbs.2335
Weight - lbs.171
Length [deck]26 ft. 3 in. (8.0 m)
Length [deck]not available
Length - Meters8
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet26
Length - Feet12
Length - Inches4
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail26 ft. 4 in. (8.0 m)
Length overall - Detail12 ft. (3.7 m)
Length overall - Meters8.03
Length overall - Meters3.66
Length overall - Inches316
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 typeOutboard
Engine max135 hp (101 kw)
Engine max15 hp (12 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,793 lbs. (1,267 kg)
Maximum capacity700 lbs. (318 kg)
Maximum people15
Maximum people4 / 498 lbs. (226 kg)
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