Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft 22 SS 2004 vs Princecraft Ventura 191V L4S O/B 2005 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft 22 SS 2004 vs Princecraft Ventura 191V L4S O/B 2005 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 SS 2004 at 22,0 ft versus Princecraft Ventura 191V L4S O/B 2005 at 19,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft 22 SS 2004 tips the scales at 3 456 lbs — 1 552 lbs more than the Princecraft Ventura 191V L4S O/B 2005 at 1 904 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 22 SS 2004 carries a rated maximum of 220 hp. Engine data for the Princecraft Ventura 191V L4S O/B 2005 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Princecraft 22 SS 2004 carries 34 gallons versus 5 gallons in the Princecraft Ventura 191V L4S O/B 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 SS 2004 is rated for 16 passengers, while the Princecraft Ventura 191V L4S O/B 2005 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 SS 2004 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft 22 SS 2004 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 16 passengers and at 22,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princecraft Ventura 191V L4S O/B 2005 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 SS
ModelVentura 191V L4S O/B
Model Year2004
Model Year2005
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in
Beam97 in. (2.5 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.46
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches97
Weight - Detail3,456 lbs
Weight - Detail1,904 lbs. (864 kg)
Weight - kg1567.61
Weight - kg863.64
Weight - lbs.3456
Weight - lbs.1904
Length [deck]22 ft. 3 in
Length [deck]not available
Length - Feet22
Length - Feet19
Length - Inches4
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 4 in
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Meters6.81
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Inches268
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail32 in. (0.8 m)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters81.28
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches32
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]20 in. (0.5 m)
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter25 in
Tube diameternot available
Tube gauge.080 in
Tube gaugenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail34 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail50 gal. (189 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters128.7
Fuel tank capacity - Liters189.27
Fuel tank capacity - Gal34
Fuel tank capacity - Gal5
Engine max220 hp
Engine maxnot available
Drive typeOutBoard
Drive typenot available
Engine/s standard115 hp
Engine/s standardnot available
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,250 lbs
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people16
Maximum people10 Persons / 1,323 lbs. (600 kg)
Body / Hull
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessBottom: .110 in. (2.8 mm) Side: .110 in. (2.8 mm)