Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft J1457 2004 vs Princecraft Scamper 2011 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft J1457 2004 vs Princecraft Scamper 2011 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 — 15 hp for the Princecraft J1457 2004 and 15 hp for the Princecraft Scamper 2011. 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 Scamper 2011 is rated for 4 passengers, while the Princecraft J1457 2004 caps at 3. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princecraft Scamper 2011 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Scamper 2011 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 4 passengers and at 14,3 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princecraft J1457 2004 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
Model Year2004
Model Year2011
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam57 in
Beam58 in. (1.5 m)
Beam - Meters1.45
Beam - Meters1.47
Beam - Inches57
Beam - Inches58
Weight - Detail197 lbs
Weight - Detail150 lbs. (68 kg)
Weight - kg89.36
Weight - kg68.04
Weight - lbs.197
Weight - lbs.15
Height [transom]20 in
Height [transom]15 in. (0.4 m)
Length overall - Detail14 ft
Length overall - Detail14 ft. 4 in. (4.3 m)
Length overall - Meters4.27
Length overall - Meters4.37
Length overall - Inches168
Length overall - Inches172
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)
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet14.33
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine max15 HP
Engine max15 hp (12 kW)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - DetailPortable
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity625 lbs
Maximum capacity750 lbs. (340 kg)
Maximum people3 Persons
Maximum people4 / 548 lbs. (249 kg)
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessBottom & Side: 0.051 in. (1.3 mm)
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee