Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft PR1436 2009 vs Princecraft Vacanza 220 LPW I/O 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a flat Princecraft PR1436 2009 against a deep vee Princecraft Vacanza 220 LPW I/O 2008 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 Vacanza 220 LPW I/O 2008 measures 22,0 feet overall (2008), giving it roughly 8,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Princecraft PR1436 2009 at 14,0 feet (2009). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft Vacanza 220 LPW I/O 2008 tips the scales at 3 534 lbs — 3 389 lbs less than the Princecraft PR1436 2009 at 145 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 Vacanza 220 LPW I/O 2008 has a 280-hp advantage over the Princecraft PR1436 2009's 20-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 Vacanza 220 LPW I/O 2008 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Princecraft PR1436 2009 caps at 3. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princecraft Vacanza 220 LPW I/O 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Vacanza 220 LPW I/O 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 12 passengers and at 22,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princecraft PR1436 2009 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
ModelPR1436
ModelVacanza 220 LPW I/O
Model Year2009
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam57 in. (1.45 m)
Beam102 in. (2.6 m)
Beam - Meters1.45
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches57
Beam - Inches102
Depth - Detail17 in. (0.43 m)
Depth - Detail39 in. (1 m)
Depth - Centimeters43.18
Depth - Centimeters99.06
Depth - Inches17
Depth - Inches39
Weight - Detail145 lbs. (66 kg)
Weight - Detail3,534 lbs. (1,603 kg)
Weight - kg65.77
Weight - kg1602.99
Weight - lbs.145
Weight - lbs.3534
Width [transom] - Detail36 in. (0.91 m)
Width [transom] - Detail83 in. (2.1 m)
Height [transom]15 in. (0.38 m)
Height [transom]39 in. (1 m)
Length - Feet14
Length - Feet22
Length overall - Detail14 ft. (4.27 m)
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 0 in. (6.7 m)
Length overall - Meters4.27
Length overall - Meters6.71
Length overall - Inches168
Length overall - Inches264
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail34 in. (0.9 m)
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.86
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches34
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters6.7
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thickness0.064 in. (0.164 cm)
Hull thicknessBottom & Side: 0.110 in. (2.8 mm)
Hull typeFlat
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - DetailPortable
Fuel tank capacity - Detail50 gal. (189 l) based on deck boat equipped with 4.3 l
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeI/O
Engine max20 hp (15 kW)
Engine max300 hp (224 kW)
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters189.27
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal5
Operational Info
Maximum capacityPerson: 350 lbs. (159 kg) Total: 675 lbs. (306 kg)
Maximum capacityPerson & Total: 1,725 lbs. (782 kg)
Maximum people3
Maximum people12