Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft 22 L-SS 2005 vs Princecraft Ventura 192V L2S O/B 2007: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft 22 L-SS 2005 vs Princecraft Ventura 192V L2S 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 22 L-SS 2005 at 22,0 ft versus Princecraft Ventura 192V L2S O/B 2007 at 19,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft Ventura 192V L2S O/B 2007 tips the scales at 1 960 lbs - 160 lbs less than the Princecraft 22 L-SS 2005 at 1 800 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 192V L2S O/B 2007 tops out at 150 hp. Engine specs for the Princecraft 22 L-SS 2005 aren't listed - confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Princecraft Ventura 192V L2S O/B 2007 carries 50 gallons versus 33 gallons in the Princecraft 22 L-SS 2005. 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 22 L-SS 2005 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Princecraft Ventura 192V L2S O/B 2007 caps at 10. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princecraft 22 L-SS 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft 22 L-SS 2005 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 Ventura 192V L2S O/B 2007 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
Model22 L-SS
ModelVentura 192V L2S O/B
Model Year2005
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 - Detail1,800 lbs. (817 kg)
Weight - Detail1,960 lbs. (889 kg)
Weight - kg816.47
Weight - kg889.04
Weight - lbs.1800
Weight - lbs.1960
Length - Meters6.8
Length - Meters5.8
Length - Feet22
Length - Feet19
Length - Inches4
Length - Inches2
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 4 in. (6.8 m)
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 2 in. (5.8 m)
Length overall - Meters6.81
Length overall - Meters5.84
Length overall - Inches268
Length overall - Inches230
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 diameter25 in. (0.64 m)
Tube diameternot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard115 hp (86 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 - Gal50
Drive typeOutBoard
Drive typeOutboard
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Engine maxnot available
Engine max150 hp (112 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,348 lbs. (1,065 kg)
Maximum capacityPerson: 1,323 lbs. (600 kg) Total: 2,067 lbs. (938 kg)
Maximum people12 Persons
Maximum people10
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