Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft PW1448M 2006 vs Princecraft Ungava 2009: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft PW1448M 2006 vs Princecraft Ungava 2009 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department - Princecraft PW1448M 2006 at 13,0 ft versus Princecraft Ungava 2009 at 12,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft PW1448M 2006 tips the scales at 305 lbs - 134 lbs more than the Princecraft Ungava 2009 at 171 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 Princecraft Ungava 2009 tops out at 15 hp. Engine specs for the Princecraft PW1448M 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 Ungava 2009 is rated for 4 passengers, while the Princecraft PW1448M 2006 caps at 3. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princecraft Ungava 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Ungava 2009 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 4 passengers and at 12,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princecraft PW1448M 2006 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
Model Year2006
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam70 in. (1.8 m)
Beam60 in. (1.5 m)
Beam - Meters1.78
Beam - Meters1.52
Beam - Inches70
Beam - Inches60
Weight - Detail305 lbs. (138 kg)
Weight - Detail171 lbs. (78 kg)
Weight - kg138.35
Weight - kg77.56
Weight - lbs.305
Weight - lbs.171
Width [transom] - Detail48 in. (1.2 m)
Width [transom] - Detail51 in. (1.3 m)
Height [transom]15 in. (0.4 m)
Height [transom]15 in. (0.4 m)
Length - Meters4.2
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet13
Length - Feet12
Length - Inches11
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail13 ft. 11 in. (4.2 m)
Length overall - Detail12 ft. (3.7 m)
Length overall - Meters4.24
Length overall - Meters3.66
Length overall - Inches167
Length overall - Inches144
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail25 in. (0.6 m)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters63.5
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches25
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 typeOther
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - DetailPortable
Engine maxnot available
Engine max15 hp (12 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity803 lbs. (364 kg)
Maximum capacityPerson: 498 lbs. (226 kg) Total: 700 lbs. (318 kg)
Maximum people3
Maximum people4
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.057 in. (1.4 mm) Side: 0.051 in. (1.3 mm)
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee