Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Ungava 2006 vs Princecraft Vantage 22 L-SS 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Ungava 2006 vs Princecraft Vantage 22 L-SS 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Princecraft Vantage 22 L-SS 2008 measures 22,0 feet overall (2008), giving it roughly 10,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Princecraft Ungava 2006 at 12,0 feet (2006). At 156 lbs and 186 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class — either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 115 hp, the Princecraft Vantage 22 L-SS 2008 has a 100-hp advantage over the Princecraft Ungava 2006'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 Vantage 22 L-SS 2008 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Princecraft Ungava 2006 caps at 4. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princecraft Vantage 22 L-SS 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Vantage 22 L-SS 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 2006 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
ModelUngava
ModelVantage 22 L-SS
Model Year2006
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam60 in. (1.5 m)
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.6 m)
Beam - Meters1.52
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches6
Beam - Inches102
Depth - Detail25 in. (0.6 m)
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters63.5
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches25
Depth - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail13 in. (0.4 m)
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.33
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches13
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail156 lbs. (71 kg)
Weight - Detail1,860 lbs. (844 kg)
Weight - kg70.76
Weight - kg843.68
Weight - lbs.156
Weight - lbs.186
Width [transom] - Detail51 in. (1.3 m)
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height [transom]15 in. (0.4 m)
Height [transom]not available
Length - Meters3.7
Length - Meters6.8
Length - Feet12
Length - Feet22
Length overall - Detail12 ft. 0 in. (3.7 m)
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 4 in. (6.8 m)
Length overall - Meters3.66
Length overall - Meters6.81
Length overall - Inches144
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 - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches4
Body / Hull
Hull thicknessBottom: .057 in. (1.4 mm) Side: .051 in. (1.3 mm)
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typenot available
Hull typePontoon
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - DetailPortable
Fuel tank capacity - Detail33 gal. (125 l)
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max15 hp (12 kw)
Engine max115 hp (86 kW)
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters124.92
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal33
Operational Info
Maximum capacity700 lbs. (318 kg)
Maximum capacityPerson: 1,635 lbs. (742 kg) Total: 2,375 lbs. (1,077 kg)
Maximum people4
Maximum people12
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailOptional Galvanized Bunk Style Trailer
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - Weight198 lbs. (90 kg)
Trailer - Weightnot available
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