Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft 20 L 2005 vs Princecraft Ventura 190 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft 20 L 2005 vs Princecraft Ventura 190 2013 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 190 2013 measures 19,2 feet overall (2013), giving it roughly 17,2 additional feet of deck space compared to the Princecraft 20 L 2005 at 2,0 feet (2005). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft Ventura 190 2013 tips the scales at 1 868 lbs — 134 lbs less than the Princecraft 20 L 2005 at 1 734 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 Princecraft Ventura 190 2013 tops out at 150 hp. Engine specs for the Princecraft 20 L 2005 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Princecraft 20 L 2005 carries 33 gallons versus 5 gallons in the Princecraft Ventura 190 2013. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Princecraft 20 L 2005 is rated for 11 passengers, while the Princecraft Ventura 190 2013 caps at 10. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princecraft 20 L 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft 20 L 2005 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 11 passengers and at 2,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princecraft Ventura 190 2013 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
Model Year2005
Model Year2013
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 - Detail1,734 lbs. (787 kg)
Weight - Detail1,868 lbs. (847 kg)
Weight - kg786.53
Weight - kg847.31
Weight - lbs.1734
Weight - lbs.1868
Length - Meters6.2
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet2
Length - Feet19.17
Length - Inches4
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 4 in. (6.2 m)
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 2 in. (5.8 m)
Length overall - Meters6.2
Length overall - Meters5.84
Length overall - Inches244
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) bottom
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]25 in. (0.64 m)
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter25 in. (0.64 m)
Tube diameternot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard90 hp (67 kw)
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail33 gal. Built-in (125 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail50 gal. (189 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters124.92
Fuel tank capacity - Liters189.27
Fuel tank capacity - Gal33
Fuel tank capacity - Gal5
Drive typeOutBoard
Drive typeOutboard
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Engine maxnot available
Engine max150 hp (112 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,097 lbs. (951 kg)
Maximum capacity2,067 lbs. (938 kg)
Maximum people11 Persons
Maximum people10 / 1,323 lbs. (600 kg)
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thickness0.110 in. (2.8 mm) bottom 0.110 in. (2.8 mm) side
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee