Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Brio 15 2012 vs Princecraft Platinum SP 220 2004 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Brio 15 2012 vs Princecraft Platinum SP 220 2004 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.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 225 hp, the Princecraft Platinum SP 220 2004 has a 210-hp advantage over the Princecraft Brio 15 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 Platinum SP 220 2004 is rated for 10 passengers, while the Princecraft Brio 15 2012 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princecraft Platinum SP 220 2004 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Platinum SP 220 2004 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 10 passengers and at 0,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princecraft Brio 15 2012 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 6 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakePrincecraft
MakePrincecraft
ModelBrio 15
ModelPlatinum SP 22
Model Year2012
Model Year2004
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam7 ft. 6 in. (2.3 m)
Beam100 in
Beam - Meters2.29
Beam - Meters2.54
Beam - Inches9
Beam - Inches1
Weight - Detail1,104 lbs. (501 kg)
Weight - Detail1875 lbs
Weight - kg500.77
Weight - kg850.49
Weight - lbs.1104
Weight - lbs.1875
Length [deck]14 ft. 1 in. (4.3 m)
Length [deck]not available
Length - Feet15.08
Length - Feetnot available
Length overall - Detail15 ft. 1 in. (4.6 m)
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Meters4.6
Length overall - Meters6.71
Length overall - Inches181
Length overall - Inches264
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail34 in
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.86
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches34
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail50 in
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters1.27
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches5
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]25 in
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialnot available
Hull typePontoon
Hull typenot available
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter23 in. (0.58 m)
Tube diameternot available
Tube gauge0.080 in. (2 mm)
Tube gaugenot available
Number of tubes2
Number of tubesnot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - DetailPortable
Fuel tank capacity - Detail60 gal
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max15 hp (12 kW)
Engine max225 HP
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters227.12
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal6
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,044 lbs. (474 kg)
Maximum capacity2150 lbs
Maximum people6 / 842 lbs. (382 kg)
Maximum people10 Persons