Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft 22 LPF 2006 vs Princecraft Ventura 220 WS 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft 22 LPF 2006 vs Princecraft Ventura 220 WS 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Princecraft 22 LPF 2006 at 22,0 ft versus Princecraft Ventura 220 WS 2013 at 22,2 ft. At 2 025 lbs and 2 108 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 200 hp, the Princecraft Ventura 220 WS 2013 has a 85-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 220 WS 2013. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
Both boats are rated for 12 passengers — a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.
Bottom line: Performance buyers should lean toward the Princecraft Ventura 220 WS 2013 and its 200-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the Princecraft 22 LPF 2006 with its 115-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.
General Boat Info
MakePrincecraft
MakePrincecraft
Model22 LPF
ModelVentura 220 WS
Model Year2006
Model Year2013
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 - Detail2,108 lbs. (956 kg)
Weight - kg918.52
Weight - kg956.17
Weight - lbs.2025
Weight - lbs.2108
Length [deck]22 ft. 3 in. (6.8 m)
Length [deck]not available
Length - Meters6.8
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet22
Length - Feet22.17
Length - Inches4
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 4 in. (6.8 m)
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 2 in. (6.8 m)
Length overall - Meters6.81
Length overall - Meters6.76
Length overall - Inches268
Length overall - Inches266
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] - Detail31 in. (0.8 m)
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.79
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches31
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
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 max200 hp (149 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,348 lbs. (1,065 kg)
Maximum capacity2,344 lbs. (1,063 kg)
Maximum people12
Maximum people12 / 1,600 lbs. (726 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