Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Cadet 2007 vs Princecraft Ventura 222 L2S 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a pontoon Princecraft Cadet 2007 against a deep vee Princecraft Ventura 222 L2S 2008 means you're likely deciding between two genuinely different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Princecraft Ventura 222 L2S 2008 measures 22,0 feet overall (2008), giving it roughly 6,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Princecraft Cadet 2007 at 16,0 feet (2007). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft Cadet 2007 tips the scales at 588 lbs — 363 lbs more than the Princecraft Ventura 222 L2S 2008 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 power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 200 hp, the Princecraft Ventura 222 L2S 2008 has a 175-hp advantage over the Princecraft Cadet 2007's 25-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Princecraft Ventura 222 L2S 2008 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Princecraft Cadet 2007 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 222 L2S 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Ventura 222 L2S 2008 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 2007 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
ModelVentura 222 L2S
Model Year2007
Model Year2008
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 [deck]16 ft. 0 in. (4.8 m)
Length [deck]not available
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)
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typePontoon
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessBottom & Side: 0.110 in. (2.8 mm)
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter21 in. (0.53 m)
Tube diameternot available
Tube gauge0.080 in. (2 mm)
Tube gaugenot available
Number of tubes2
Number of tubesnot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - DetailPortable
Fuel tank capacity - Detail50 gal (189 l)
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max25 hp (19 kW)
Engine max200 hp (149 kW)
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters189.27
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal5
Operational Info
Maximum capacityPerson: 885 lbs. (401 kg) Total: 1,210 lbs. (549 kg)
Maximum capacityPerson: 1,600 lbs. (726 kg) Total: 2,344 lbs. (1,063 kg)
Maximum people6
Maximum people12