Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft 191V L4S O/B 2006 vs Princecraft Ventura 222 2010: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft 191V L4S O/B 2006 vs Princecraft Ventura 222 2010 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 Ventura 222 2010 measures 22,2 feet overall (2010), giving it roughly 3,2 additional feet of deck space compared to the Princecraft 191V L4S O/B 2006 at 19,0 feet (2006). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft Ventura 222 2010 tips the scales at 2 250 lbs - 290 lbs less than the Princecraft 191V L4S O/B 2006 at 1 960 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 200 hp, the Princecraft Ventura 222 2010 has a 50-hp advantage over the Princecraft 191V L4S O/B 2006's 150-hp ceiling - enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads - 50 gal and 50 gal - so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Princecraft Ventura 222 2010 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Princecraft 191V L4S O/B 2006 caps at 10. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princecraft Ventura 222 2010 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Ventura 222 2010 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 12 passengers and at 22,2 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princecraft 191V L4S O/B 2006 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 10 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakePrincecraft
MakePrincecraft
Model191V L4S O/B
ModelVentura 222
Model Year2006
Model Year2010
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam97 in. (2.5 m)
Beam97 in. (2.5 m)
Beam - Meters2.46
Beam - Meters2.46
Beam - Inches97
Beam - Inches97
Depth - Detail32 in. (0.8 m)
Depth - Detail32 in. (0.8 m)
Depth - Centimeters81.28
Depth - Centimeters81.28
Depth - Inches32
Depth - Inches32
Draft [max] - Detail29 in. (0.7 m)
Draft [max] - Detail31 in. (0.8 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.74
Draft [max] - Meters0.79
Draft [max] - Inches29
Draft [max] - Inches31
Weight - Detail1,960 lbs. (889 kg)
Weight - Detail2,250 lbs. (1,021 kg)
Weight - kg889.04
Weight - kg1020.58
Weight - lbs.1960
Weight - lbs.2250
Width [transom] - Detail83 in. (2.1 m)
Width [transom] - Detail83 in. (2.1 m)
Height [transom]25 in. (0.64 m)
Height [transom]25 in. (0.64 m)
Length - Meters5.8
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet19
Length - Feet22.17
Length - Inches2
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 2 in. (5.8 m)
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 2 in. (6.8 m)
Length overall - Meters5.84
Length overall - Meters6.76
Length overall - Inches230
Length overall - Inches266
Body / Hull
Hull thicknessBottom: .110 in. (2.8 mm) Side: .110 in. (2.8 mm)
Hull thicknessBottom & Side: 0.110 in. (2.8 mm)
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail50 gal. (189 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail50 gal (189 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters189.27
Fuel tank capacity - Liters189.27
Fuel tank capacity - Gal50
Fuel tank capacity - Gal50
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max150 hp (112 kw)
Engine max200 hp (149 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,067 lbs. (938 kg)
Maximum capacityPerson: 1,600 lbs. (726 kg) Total: 2,344 lbs. (1,063 kg)
Maximum people10
Maximum people12