Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Cadet 16 2005 vs Princecraft Ventura 222V L2S O/B 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Cadet 16 2005 vs Princecraft Ventura 222V 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Princecraft Ventura 222V L2S O/B 2007 measures 22,0 feet overall (2007), giving it roughly 6,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Princecraft Cadet 16 2005 at 16,0 feet (2005). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft Cadet 16 2005 tips the scales at 588 lbs — 363 lbs more than the Princecraft Ventura 222V L2S O/B 2007 at 225 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 222V L2S O/B 2007 tops out at 175 hp. Engine specs for the Princecraft Cadet 16 2005 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 Ventura 222V L2S O/B 2007 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Princecraft Cadet 16 2005 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princecraft Ventura 222V L2S O/B 2007 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Ventura 222V L2S O/B 2007 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 Cadet 16 2005 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 6 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakePrincecraft
MakePrincecraft
ModelCadet 16
ModelVentura 222V L2S O/B
Model Year2005
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam6 ft. 0 in. (1.8 m)
Beam97 in. (2.5 m)
Beam - Meters1.83
Beam - Meters2.46
Beam - Inches72
Beam - Inches97
Weight - Detail588 lbs. (267 kg)
Weight - Detail2,250 lbs. (1,021 kg)
Weight - kg266.71
Weight - kg1020.58
Weight - lbs.588
Weight - lbs.225
Length - Meters4.9
Length - Meters6.8
Length - Feet16
Length - Feet22
Length - Inches4
Length - Inches2
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 4 in. (4.9 m)
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 2 in. (6.8 m)
Length overall - Meters4.98
Length overall - Meters6.76
Length overall - Inches196
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)
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]25 in. (0.64 m)
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter21 in. (0.5 m)
Tube diameternot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard25 hp (19 kw)
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - DetailPortable
Fuel tank capacity - Detail50 gal (189 l)
Drive typeOutBoard
Drive typeOutboard
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters189.27
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal5
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Engine maxnot available
Engine max175 hp (131 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,210 lbs. (549 kg)
Maximum capacityPerson: 1,600 lbs. (726 kg) Total: 2,344 lbs. (1,063 kg)
Maximum people6 Persons
Maximum people12
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