Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft J1243 2004 vs Princecraft Seasprite 2013: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft J1243 2004 vs Princecraft Seasprite 2013 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.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling - 5 hp for the Princecraft J1243 2004 and 10 hp for the Princecraft Seasprite 2013. Real-world performance will come down more to which motor is actually bolted on, its load at the time, and whether it's a 4-stroke or 2-stroke setup.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Princecraft Seasprite 2013 is rated for 3 passengers, while the Princecraft J1243 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 Seasprite 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Seasprite 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 3 passengers and at 12,3 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princecraft J1243 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
Model Year2004
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam43 in.
Beam58 in. (1.5 m)
Beam - Meters1.09
Beam - Meters1.47
Beam - Inches43
Beam - Inches58
Weight - Detail112 lbs.
Weight - Detail130 lbs. (59 kg)
Weight - kg50.8
Weight - kg58.97
Weight - lbs.112
Weight - lbs.130
Height [transom]20 in.
Height [transom]15 in. (0.4 m)
Length overall - Detail12 ft.
Length overall - Detail12 ft. 4 in. (3.7 m)
Length overall - Meters3.66
Length overall - Meters3.76
Length overall - Inches144
Length overall - Inches148
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) chine
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet12.33
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine max5 HP
Engine max10 hp (8 kW)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - DetailPortable
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity410 lbs.
Maximum capacity620 lbs. (281 kg)
Maximum people2 Persons
Maximum people3 / 418 lbs. (190 kg)
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thickness0.051 in. (1.3 mm) bottom 0.051 in. (1.3 mm) side
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee