Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Pro 166 2004 vs Princecraft Sportfisher 22 LP4S 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Pro 166 2004 vs Princecraft Sportfisher 22 LP4S 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.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 115 hp, the Princecraft Sportfisher 22 LP4S 2008 has a 25-hp advantage over the Princecraft Pro 166 2004's 90-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Princecraft Sportfisher 22 LP4S 2008 carries 33 gallons versus 28 gallons in the Princecraft Pro 166 2004. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Princecraft Sportfisher 22 LP4S 2008 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Princecraft Pro 166 2004 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princecraft Sportfisher 22 LP4S 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Sportfisher 22 LP4S 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 Pro 166 2004 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 6 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakePrincecraft
MakePrincecraft
ModelPro 166
ModelSportfisher 22 LP4S
Model Year2004
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam88 in
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.6 m)
Beam - Meters2.24
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches88
Beam - Inches102
Draft [max] - Detail30 in
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.76
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches3
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail1009 lbs
Weight - Detail1,900 lbs. (862 kg)
Weight - kg457.67
Weight - kg861.82
Weight - lbs.1009
Weight - lbs.19
Height - Detail38 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters0.97
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches38
Height - Inchesnot available
Height [transom]20 in
Height [transom]not available
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 6 in
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 4 in. (6.8 m)
Length overall - Meters5.03
Length overall - Meters6.81
Length overall - Inches198
Length overall - Inches268
Length [at waterline]not available
Length [at waterline]Pontoon: 22 ft. 4 in. (6.8 m)
Length [deck]not available
Length [deck]22 ft. 0 in. (6.7 m)
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters6.8
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet22
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches4
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail28 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail33 gal. (125 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters105.99
Fuel tank capacity - Liters124.92
Fuel tank capacity - Gal28
Fuel tank capacity - Gal33
Engine max90 HP
Engine max115 hp (86 kW)
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1367 lbs
Maximum capacityPerson: 1,635 lbs. (742 kg) Total: 2,375 lbs. (1,077 kg)
Maximum people6 Persons
Maximum people12
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typenot available
Hull typePontoon
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameternot available
Tube diameter25 in. (0.64 m)
Tube gaugenot available
Tube gauge0.080 in. (2 mm)
Number of tubesnot available
Number of tubes2