Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft PR1032 2006 vs Princecraft Scamper 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft PR1032 2006 vs Princecraft Scamper 2012 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 Scamper 2012 measures 14,3 feet overall (2012), giving it roughly 13,3 additional feet of deck space compared to the Princecraft PR1032 2006 at 1,0 feet (2006). At 8 lbs and 15 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class — either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.
The Princecraft Scamper 2012 tops out at 15 hp. Engine specs for the Princecraft PR1032 2006 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Princecraft Scamper 2012 is rated for 4 passengers, while the Princecraft PR1032 2006 caps at 2. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princecraft Scamper 2012 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Scamper 2012 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 4 passengers and at 14,3 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princecraft PR1032 2006 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
Model Year2006
Model Year2012
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam48 in. (1.2 m)
Beam58 in. (1.5 m)
Beam - Meters1.22
Beam - Meters1.47
Beam - Inches48
Beam - Inches58
Weight - Detail80 lbs. (36 kg)
Weight - Detail150 lbs. (68 kg)
Weight - kg36.29
Weight - kg68.04
Weight - lbs.8
Weight - lbs.15
Width [transom] - Detail32 in. (0.8 m)
Width [transom] - Detail45 in. (1.1 m)
Height [transom]15 in. (0.4 m)
Height [transom]15 in. (0.4 m)
Length - Meters3
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet1
Length - Feet14.33
Length overall - Detail10 ft. 0 in. (3.0 m)
Length overall - Detail14 ft. 4 in. (4.3 m)
Length overall - Meters3.05
Length overall - Meters4.37
Length overall - Inches12
Length overall - Inches172
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail21 in. (0.5 m)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters53.34
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches21
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail13 in. (0.4 m)
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.33
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches13
Engine and Drivetrain
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - DetailPortable
Engine maxnot available
Engine max15 hp (12 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity275 lbs. (125 kg)
Maximum capacity750 lbs. (340 kg)
Maximum people2
Maximum people4 / 548 lbs. (249 kg)
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessBottom & Side: 0.051 in. (1.3 mm)
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee