Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Sportfisher 22 LP4S 2008 vs Princecraft Ungava 2005 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Sportfisher 22 LP4S 2008 vs Princecraft Ungava 2005 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 Sportfisher 22 LP4S 2008 measures 22,0 feet overall (2008), giving it roughly 10,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Princecraft Ungava 2005 at 12,0 feet (2005). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft Ungava 2005 tips the scales at 156 lbs — 137 lbs less than the Princecraft Sportfisher 22 LP4S 2008 at 19 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 115 hp, the Princecraft Sportfisher 22 LP4S 2008 has a 100-hp advantage over the Princecraft Ungava 2005's 15-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 Sportfisher 22 LP4S 2008 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Princecraft Ungava 2005 caps at 4. 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 Ungava 2005 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 4 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakePrincecraft
MakePrincecraft
ModelSportfisher 22 LP4S
ModelUngava
Model Year2008
Model Year2005
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.6 m)
Beam60 in. (1.5 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters1.52
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches6
Weight - Detail1,900 lbs. (862 kg)
Weight - Detail156 lbs. (71 kg)
Weight - kg861.82
Weight - kg70.76
Weight - lbs.19
Weight - lbs.156
Length [at waterline]Pontoon: 22 ft. 4 in. (6.8 m)
Length [at waterline]not available
Length [deck]22 ft. 0 in. (6.7 m)
Length [deck]not available
Length - Meters6.8
Length - Meters3.7
Length - Feet22
Length - Feet12
Length - Inches4
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 4 in. (6.8 m)
Length overall - Detail12 ft. 0 in. (3.7 m)
Length overall - Meters6.81
Length overall - Meters3.66
Length overall - Inches268
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
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail51 in. (1.3 m)
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]15 in. (0.4 m)
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialnot available
Hull typePontoon
Hull typenot available
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessBottom: .057 in. (1.4 mm) Side: .051 in. (1.3 mm)
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter25 in. (0.64 m)
Tube diameternot available
Tube gauge0.080 in. (2 mm)
Tube gaugenot available
Number of tubes2
Number of tubesnot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail33 gal. (125 l)
Fuel tank capacity - DetailPortable
Fuel tank capacity - Liters124.92
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal33
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max115 hp (86 kW)
Engine max15 hp (12 kw)
Operational Info
Maximum capacityPerson: 1,635 lbs. (742 kg) Total: 2,375 lbs. (1,077 kg)
Maximum capacity700 lbs. (318 kg)
Maximum people12
Maximum people4