Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Platinum SP 220 SE 2005 vs Princecraft PR 1648MT 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Platinum SP 220 SE 2005 vs Princecraft PR 1648MT 2009 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 Platinum SP 220 SE 2005 measures 22,0 feet overall (2005), giving it roughly 6,2 additional feet of deck space compared to the Princecraft PR 1648MT 2009 at 15,8 feet (2009). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft Platinum SP 220 SE 2005 tips the scales at 1 886 lbs — 1 844 lbs more than the Princecraft PR 1648MT 2009 at 42 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 SE 2005 has a 215-hp advantage over the Princecraft PR 1648MT 2009's 35-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 PR 1648MT 2009 is rated for 4 passengers, while the Princecraft Platinum SP 220 SE 2005 caps at 1. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princecraft PR 1648MT 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft PR 1648MT 2009 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 4 passengers and at 15,8 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princecraft Platinum SP 220 SE 2005 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 1 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakePrincecraft
MakePrincecraft
ModelPlatinum SP 220 SE
ModelPR 1648MT
Model Year2005
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam100 in. (2.5 m)
Beam70 in. (1.77 m)
Beam - Meters2.54
Beam - Meters1.78
Beam - Inches1
Beam - Inches7
Depth - Detail50 in. (1.3 m)
Depth - Detail21 in. (0.53 m)
Depth - Centimeters127
Depth - Centimeters53.34
Depth - Inches5
Depth - Inches21
Draft [max] - Detail34 in. (0.9 m)
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.86
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches34
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail1,886 lbs. (855 kg)
Weight - Detail420 lbs. (190 kg)
Weight - kg855.47
Weight - kg190.51
Weight - lbs.1886
Weight - lbs.42
Width [transom] - Detail84 in. (2.1 m)
Width [transom] - Detail48 in. (1.2 m)
Height [transom]25 in. (0.6 m)
Height [transom]20 in. (0.5 m)
Length - Meters6.7
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet22
Length - Feet15.83
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 0 in. (6.7 m)
Length overall - Detail15 ft. 10 in. (4.82 m)
Length overall - Meters6.71
Length overall - Meters4.83
Length overall - Inches264
Length overall - Inches19
Body / Hull
Hull thicknessBottom: .110 in. (2.8 mm) Side: .072 in. (1.8 mm)
Hull thickness0.072 in. (1.83 mm)
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail60 gal. Built-in (227 l)
Fuel tank capacity - DetailPortable
Fuel tank capacity - Liters227.12
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal6
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max250 hp (186 kw)
Engine max35 hp (26 kW)
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,150 lbs. (975 kg)
Maximum capacityPerson: 555 lbs. (252 kg) Total: 973 lbs. (441 kg)
Maximum people1
Maximum people4