Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Platinum SP 196 I/O 2005 vs Princecraft Platinum SP 220 2005: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Platinum SP 196 I/O 2005 vs Princecraft Platinum SP 220 2005 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department - Princecraft Platinum SP 196 I/O 2005 at 19,0 ft versus Princecraft Platinum SP 220 2005 at 22,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft Platinum SP 196 I/O 2005 tips the scales at 2 419 lbs - 544 lbs more than the Princecraft Platinum SP 220 2005 at 1 875 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 250 hp, the Princecraft Platinum SP 220 2005 has a 30-hp advantage over the Princecraft Platinum SP 196 I/O 2005's 220-hp ceiling - enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads - 60 gal and 60 gal - so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Princecraft Platinum SP 220 2005 is rated for 10 passengers, while the Princecraft Platinum SP 196 I/O 2005 caps at 9. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princecraft Platinum SP 220 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Platinum SP 220 2005 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 10 passengers and at 22,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princecraft Platinum SP 196 I/O 2005 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 9 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakePrincecraft
MakePrincecraft
ModelPlatinum SP 196 I/O
ModelPlatinum SP 220
Model Year2005
Model Year2005
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam96 in. (2.4 m)
Beam100 in. (2.5 m)
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Meters2.54
Beam - Inches96
Beam - Inches100
Depth - Detail47.5 in. (1.2 m)
Depth - Detail50 in. (1.3 m)
Depth - Centimeters121.92
Depth - Centimeters127
Depth - Inches47.5
Depth - Inches50
Draft [max] - Detail32 in. (0.8 m)
Draft [max] - Detail34 in. (0.9 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.81
Draft [max] - Meters0.86
Draft [max] - Inches32
Draft [max] - Inches34
Weight - Detail2,419 lbs. (1,097 kg)
Weight - Detail1,875 lbs. (850 kg)
Weight - kg1097.24
Weight - kg850.49
Weight - lbs.2419
Weight - lbs.1875
Width [transom] - Detail80 in. (2.0 m)
Width [transom] - Detail84 in. (2.1 m)
Height [transom]39 in. (1.0 m)
Height [transom]25 in. (0.6 m)
Length - Meters5.9
Length - Meters6.7
Length - Feet19
Length - Feet22
Length - Inches6
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 6 in. (5.9 m)
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 0 in. (6.7 m)
Length overall - Meters5.94
Length overall - Meters6.71
Length overall - Inches234
Length overall - Inches264
Body / Hull
Hull thicknessBottom: .110 in. (2.8 mm) Side: .072 in. (1.8 mm)
Hull thicknessBottom: .110 in. (2.8 mm) Side: .072 in. (1.8 mm)
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail60 gal. Buklt-in (227 l) (Specifications based on boat equipped with 4.3 l engine)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail60 gal. Built-in (227 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters227.12
Fuel tank capacity - Liters227.12
Fuel tank capacity - Gal60
Fuel tank capacity - Gal60
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max220 hp (164 kw)
Engine max250 hp (186 kw)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,600 lbs. (726 kg)
Maximum capacity2,150 lbs. (975 kg)
Maximum people9
Maximum people10