Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Pro 142 SC 2004 vs Princecraft Seasprite 2012: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Pro 142 SC 2004 vs Princecraft Seasprite 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.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 40 hp, the Princecraft Pro 142 SC 2004 has a 30-hp advantage over the Princecraft Seasprite 2012's 10-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 Pro 142 SC 2004 is rated for 5 passengers, while the Princecraft Seasprite 2012 caps at 3. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princecraft Pro 142 SC 2004 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Pro 142 SC 2004 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 5 passengers and at 0,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princecraft Seasprite 2012 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
ModelPro 142 SC
ModelSeasprite
Model Year2004
Model Year2012
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam73 in.
Beam58 in. (1.5 m)
Beam - Meters1.85
Beam - Meters1.47
Beam - Inches73
Beam - Inches58
Draft [max] - Detail19 in.
Draft [max] - Detail13 in. (0.4 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.48
Draft [max] - Meters0.33
Draft [max] - Inches19
Draft [max] - Inches13
Weight - Detail570 lbs.
Weight - Detail130 lbs. (59 kg)
Weight - kg258.55
Weight - kg58.97
Weight - lbs.570
Weight - lbs.130
Height - Detail29 in.
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters0.74
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches29
Height - Inchesnot available
Height [transom]20 in.
Height [transom]15 in. (0.4 m)
Length overall - Detail14 ft. 6 in.
Length overall - Detail12 ft. 4 in. (3.7 m)
Length overall - Meters4.42
Length overall - Meters3.76
Length overall - Inches174
Length overall - Inches148
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail21 in. (0.5 m)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters53.34
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches21
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail45 in. (1.1 m)
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet12.33
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - DetailPortable
Fuel tank capacity - DetailPortable
Engine max40 HP
Engine max10 hp (8 kW)
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1000 lbs.
Maximum capacity620 lbs. (281 kg)
Maximum people5 Persons
Maximum people3 / 418 lbs. (190 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