Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Platinum SP 220 2005 vs Princecraft PW1860VT 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Platinum SP 220 2005 vs Princecraft PW1860VT 2008 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 2005 measures 22,0 feet overall (2005), giving it roughly 4,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Princecraft PW1860VT 2008 at 18,0 feet (2008). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft Platinum SP 220 2005 tips the scales at 1 875 lbs — 1 280 lbs more than the Princecraft PW1860VT 2008 at 595 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 200-hp advantage over the Princecraft PW1860VT 2008's 50-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 PW1860VT 2008 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Princecraft Platinum SP 220 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 PW1860VT 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft PW1860VT 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 7 passengers and at 18,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princecraft Platinum SP 220 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 22
ModelPW1860VT
Model Year2005
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam100 in. (2.5 m)
Beam81 in. (2.1 m)
Beam - Meters2.54
Beam - Meters2.06
Beam - Inches1
Beam - Inches81
Depth - Detail50 in. (1.3 m)
Depth - Detail21.5 in. (0.55 m)
Depth - Centimeters127
Depth - Centimeters55.88
Depth - Inches5
Depth - Inches21.5
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 - Detail1,875 lbs. (850 kg)
Weight - Detail595 lbs. (270 kg)
Weight - kg850.49
Weight - kg269.89
Weight - lbs.1875
Weight - lbs.595
Width [transom] - Detail84 in. (2.1 m)
Width [transom] - Detail60 in. (1.5 m)
Height [transom]25 in. (0.6 m)
Height [transom]20 in. (0.5 m)
Length - Meters6.7
Length - Meters5.49
Length - Feet22
Length - Feet18
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 0 in. (6.7 m)
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 0 in. (5.49 m)
Length overall - Meters6.71
Length overall - Meters5.49
Length overall - Inches264
Length overall - Inches216
Body / Hull
Hull thicknessBottom: .110 in. (2.8 mm) Side: .072 in. (1.8 mm)
Hull thicknessHull: 0.100 in. (0.25 cm)
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 max50 hp (37 kW)
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,150 lbs. (975 kg)
Maximum capacityPerson: 890 lbs. (404 kg); 1,350 lbs. (612 kg)
Maximum people1
Maximum people7