Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft 180 2006 vs Princecraft Ventura 191V L4S O/B 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft 180 2006 vs Princecraft Ventura 191V L4S O/B 2007 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 180 2006 at 18,0 ft versus Princecraft Ventura 191V L4S O/B 2007 at 19,0 ft. At 145 lbs and 196 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 220 hp, the Princecraft Ventura 191V L4S O/B 2007 has a 160-hp advantage over the Princecraft 180 2006's 60-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 180 2006 is rated for 9 passengers, while the Princecraft Ventura 191V L4S O/B 2007 caps at 1. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princecraft 180 2006 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft 180 2006 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 9 passengers and at 18,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princecraft Ventura 191V L4S O/B 2007 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 1 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakePrincecraft
MakePrincecraft
Model18
ModelVentura 191V L4S O/B
Model Year2006
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 0 in. (2.4 m)
Beam97 in. (2.5 m)
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Meters2.46
Beam - Inches96
Beam - Inches97
Weight - Detail1,450 lbs. (658 kg)
Weight - Detail1,960 lbs. (889 kg)
Weight - kg657.71
Weight - kg889.04
Weight - lbs.145
Weight - lbs.196
Length [deck]18 ft. 0 in. (5.5 m)
Length [deck]not available
Length - Meters5.6
Length - Meters5.8
Length - Feet18
Length - Feet19
Length - Inches4
Length - Inches2
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 4 in. (5.6 m)
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 2 in. (5.8 m)
Length overall - Meters5.59
Length overall - Meters5.84
Length overall - Inches22
Length overall - Inches23
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail32 in. (0.8 m)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters81.28
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches32
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail29 in. (0.7 m)
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.74
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches29
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail83 in. (2.1 m)
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]25 in. (0.64 m)
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter23 in. (0.58 m)
Tube diameternot available
Tube gauge.080 in. (2.0 mm)
Tube gaugenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - DetailPortable w/ hose and bulb
Fuel tank capacity - Detail50 gal. (189 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Litersw
Fuel tank capacity - Liters189.27
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max60 hp (45 kw)
Engine max220 hp (112 kW)
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal5
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,730 lbs. (785 kg)
Maximum capacityPerson: 1,323 lbs. (600 kg) Total: 2,067 lbs. (938 kg)
Maximum people9
Maximum people1
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessBottom & Side: 0.110 in. (2.8 mm)
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee