Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Platinum SP 220 SE 2005 vs Princecraft PR1436 2006: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Platinum SP 220 SE 2005 vs Princecraft PR1436 2006 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 8,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Princecraft PR1436 2006 at 14,0 feet (2006). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft Platinum SP 220 SE 2005 tips the scales at 1 886 lbs - 1 701 lbs more than the Princecraft PR1436 2006 at 185 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 Princecraft Platinum SP 220 SE 2005 carries a rated maximum of 250 hp. Engine data for the Princecraft PR1436 2006 wasn't available in our records - check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Princecraft Platinum SP 220 SE 2005 is rated for 10 passengers, while the Princecraft PR1436 2006 caps at 3. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princecraft Platinum SP 220 SE 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Platinum SP 220 SE 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 PR1436 2006 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
ModelPlatinum SP 220 SE
ModelPR1436
Model Year2005
Model Year2006
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam100 in. (2.5 m)
Beam57 in. (1.4 m)
Beam - Meters2.54
Beam - Meters1.45
Beam - Inches100
Beam - Inches57
Depth - Detail50 in. (1.3 m)
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters127
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches50
Depth - Inchesnot available
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 - Detail185 lbs. (84 kg)
Weight - kg855.47
Weight - kg83.91
Weight - lbs.1886
Weight - lbs.185
Width [transom] - Detail84 in. (2.1 m)
Width [transom] - Detail36 in. (0.9 m)
Height [transom]25 in. (0.6 m)
Height [transom]15 in. (0.4 m)
Length - Meters6.7
Length - Meters4.3
Length - Feet22
Length - Feet14
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 0 in. (6.7 m)
Length overall - Detail14 ft. 0 in. (4.3 m)
Length overall - Meters6.71
Length overall - Meters4.27
Length overall - Inches264
Length overall - Inches168
Body / Hull
Hull thicknessBottom: .110 in. (2.8 mm) Side: .072 in. (1.8 mm)
Hull thicknessnot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail60 gal. Built-in (227 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters227.12
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal60
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max250 hp (186 kw)
Engine maxnot available
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,150 lbs. (975 kg)
Maximum capacity675 lbs. (306 kg)
Maximum people10
Maximum people3