Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft 22 LPF 2006 vs Princecraft Ventura 192V L2S O/B 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft 22 LPF 2006 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 LPF 2006 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 22 LPF 2006 tips the scales at 2 025 lbs — 1 829 lbs more than the Princecraft Ventura 192V L2S O/B 2007 at 196 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 150 hp, the Princecraft Ventura 192V L2S O/B 2007 has a 35-hp advantage over the Princecraft 22 LPF 2006's 115-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Princecraft 22 LPF 2006 carries 33 gallons versus 5 gallons in the Princecraft Ventura 192V L2S O/B 2007. 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 LPF 2006 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Princecraft Ventura 192V L2S 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 22 LPF 2006 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft 22 LPF 2006 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 1 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakePrincecraft
MakePrincecraft
Model22 LPF
ModelVentura 192V L2S O/B
Model Year2006
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.6 m)
Beam97 in. (2.5 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.46
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches97
Weight - Detail2,025 lbs. (919 kg)
Weight - Detail1,960 lbs. (889 kg)
Weight - kg918.52
Weight - kg889.04
Weight - lbs.2025
Weight - lbs.196
Length [deck]22 ft. 3 in. (6.8 m)
Length [deck]not available
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 - 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 diameter25 in. (0.64 m)
Tube diameternot available
Tube gauge.080 in. (2.0 mm)
Tube gaugenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail33 gal. (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
Engine max115 hp (86 kw)
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
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