Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Ungava 2010 vs Princecraft Vectra 17 L 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a modified vee Princecraft Ungava 2010 against a pontoon Princecraft Vectra 17 L 2008 means you're likely deciding between two genuinely different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Princecraft Vectra 17 L 2008 measures 17,0 feet overall (2008), giving it roughly 5,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Princecraft Ungava 2010 at 12,0 feet (2010). At 171 lbs and 128 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 50 hp, the Princecraft Vectra 17 L 2008 has a 35-hp advantage over the Princecraft Ungava 2010'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 Vectra 17 L 2008 is rated for 5 passengers, while the Princecraft Ungava 2010 caps at 4. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princecraft Vectra 17 L 2008 could be the deciding factor.
At this size, power-to-weight ratio matters more than outright horsepower. The Princecraft Vectra 17 L 2008 comes in at 3 lbs per hp versus 11 lbs per hp for the Princecraft Ungava 2010. The lower the ratio the more explosive the acceleration — meaningful on a short RIB where bursts of speed, quick planing, and agility in surf or tight waterways define the experience.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Vectra 17 L 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 5 passengers and at 17,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princecraft Ungava 2010 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
ModelVectra 17 L
Model Year201
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam60 in. (1.5 m)
Beam8 ft. 0 in. (2.4 m)
Beam - Meters1.52
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Inches6
Beam - Inches96
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 - Detail171 lbs. (78 kg)
Weight - Detail1,280 lbs. (581 kg)
Weight - kg77.56
Weight - kg580.6
Weight - lbs.171
Weight - lbs.128
Width [transom] - Detail51 in. (1.3 m)
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height [transom]15 in. (0.4 m)
Height [transom]not available
Length - Feet12
Length - Feet17
Length overall - Detail12 ft. 0 in. (3.7 m)
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 2 in. (5.2 m)
Length overall - Meters3.66
Length overall - Meters5.23
Length overall - Inches144
Length overall - Inches206
Length [at waterline]not available
Length [at waterline]Pontoon: 16 ft. 4 in. (4.9 m)
Length [deck]not available
Length [deck]16 ft. 7 in. (5.1 m)
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters5.2
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches2
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.057 in. (1.4 mm) Side: 0.051 in. (1.3 mm)
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typePontoon
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - DetailPortable
Fuel tank capacity - DetailPortable with hose and bulb, or Optional premanent 12 gal. (45 l)
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max15 hp (12 kW)
Engine max50 hp (37 kW)
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters45.42
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal12
Operational Info
Maximum capacityPerson: 498 lbs. (226 kg) Total: 700 lbs. (318 kg)
Maximum capacityPerson: 728 lbs. (330 kg); Total: 1,229 lbs. (557 kg)
Maximum people4
Maximum people5
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameternot available
Tube diameter23 in. (0.58 m)
Tube gaugenot available
Tube gauge0.08 in. (2 mm)
Number of tubesnot available
Number of tubes2