Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft PR 1232 2012 vs Princecraft SVX 27 I/O 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a flat Princecraft PR 1232 2012 against a pontoon Princecraft SVX 27 I/O 2013 means you're likely deciding between two genuinely different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Princecraft SVX 27 I/O 2013 measures 27,8 feet overall (2013), giving it roughly 16,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Princecraft PR 1232 2012 at 11,8 feet (2012). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft SVX 27 I/O 2013 tips the scales at 4 524 lbs — 4 515 lbs less than the Princecraft PR 1232 2012 at 9 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 300 hp, the Princecraft SVX 27 I/O 2013 has a 297-hp advantage over the Princecraft PR 1232 2012's 3-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 SVX 27 I/O 2013 is rated for 13 passengers, while the Princecraft PR 1232 2012 caps at 2. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princecraft SVX 27 I/O 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft SVX 27 I/O 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 13 passengers and at 27,8 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princecraft PR 1232 2012 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 2 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakePrincecraft
MakePrincecraft
ModelPR 1232
ModelSVX 27 I/O
Model Year2012
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam48 in. (1.21 m)
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.6 m)
Beam - Meters1.22
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches48
Beam - Inches102
Depth - DetailSide: 16 in. (0.41 m)
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters40.64
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches16
Depth - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail90 lbs. (40 kg)
Weight - Detail4,524 lbs. (2,052 kg)
Weight - kg40.82
Weight - kg2052.05
Weight - lbs.9
Weight - lbs.4524
Width [transom] - Detail32 in. (0.81 m)
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height [transom]15 in. (0.38 m)
Height [transom]not available
Length - Feet11.83
Length - Feet27.83
Length overall - Detail11 ft. 10 in. (3.6 m)
Length overall - Detail27 ft. 10 in. (8.5 m)
Length overall - Meters3.61
Length overall - Meters8.48
Length overall - Inches142
Length overall - Inches334
Length [at waterline]not available
Length [at waterline]24 ft. 10 in. (7.6 m) pontoon
Length [deck]not available
Length [deck]25 ft. 10 in. (7.9 m)
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thickness0.050 in. (1.27 mm)
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull typeFlat
Hull typePontoon
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - DetailPortable
Fuel tank capacity - Detail55 gal. (208 l)
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeI/O
Engine max3 hp (2 kW)
Engine max300 hp (224 kW)
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters208.2
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal55
Operational Info
Maximum capacity335 lbs. (151 kg)
Maximum capacity2,793 lbs. (1,267 kg)
Maximum people2 / 295 lbs. (133 kg)
Maximum people13 / 1,780 lbs. (807 kg)
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameternot available
Tube diameter25 in. (0.64 m)
Tube gaugenot available
Tube gauge0.08 in. (2 mm)
Number of tubesnot available
Number of tubes3