Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft 24 L 2004 vs Princecraft Ventura 194 2010: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft 24 L 2004 vs Princecraft Ventura 194 2010 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 24 L 2004 measures 24,0 feet overall (2004), giving it roughly 5,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Princecraft Ventura 194 2010 at 19,0 feet (2010). At 2 025 lbs and 2 058 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 Princecraft Ventura 194 2010 tops out at 150 hp. Engine specs for the Princecraft 24 L 2004 aren't listed - confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Princecraft 24 L 2004 is rated for 18 passengers, while the Princecraft Ventura 194 2010 caps at 10. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princecraft 24 L 2004 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft 24 L 2004 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 18 passengers and at 24,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princecraft Ventura 194 2010 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
Model24 L
ModelVentura 194
Model Year2004
Model Year2010
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 0 in.
Beam97 in. (2.5 m)
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Meters2.46
Beam - Inches96
Beam - Inches97
Weight - Detail2,025 lbs.
Weight - Detail2,058 lbs. (933 kg)
Weight - kg918.52
Weight - kg933.49
Weight - lbs.2025
Weight - lbs.2058
Length - Feet24
Length - Feet19
Length - Inches4
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail24 ft. 4 in.
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 2 in. (5.8 m)
Length overall - Meters7.42
Length overall - Meters5.84
Length overall - Inches292
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.
Tube diameternot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard115 hp
Engine/s standardnot available
Drive typeOutBoard
Drive typeOutboard
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail50 gal. (189 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters189.27
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal50
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Engine maxnot available
Engine max150 hp (112 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,475 lbs.
Maximum capacityPerson: 1,323 lbs. (600 kg) Total: 2,067 lbs. (938 kg)
Maximum people18
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 typeDeep Vee