Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Fish n' Promenade SP 176 FNP AE 2004 vs Princecraft Ventura 190 L I/O 2008: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Fish n' Promenade SP 176 FNP AE 2004 vs Princecraft Ventura 190 L I/O 2008 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.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 220 hp, the Princecraft Ventura 190 L I/O 2008 has a 105-hp advantage over the Princecraft Fish n' Promenade SP 176 FNP AE 2004'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 Ventura 190 L I/O 2008 carries 50 gallons versus 28 gallons in the Princecraft Fish n' Promenade SP 176 FNP AE 2004. 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 Ventura 190 L I/O 2008 is rated for 10 passengers, while the Princecraft Fish n' Promenade SP 176 FNP AE 2004 caps at 7. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princecraft Ventura 190 L I/O 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Ventura 190 L I/O 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 10 passengers and at 19,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princecraft Fish n' Promenade SP 176 FNP AE 2004 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 7 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakePrincecraft
MakePrincecraft
ModelFish n' Promenade SP 176 FNP AE
ModelVentura 190 L I/O
Model Year2004
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam87 in.
Beam97 in. (2.5 m)
Beam - Meters2.21
Beam - Meters2.46
Beam - Inches87
Beam - Inches97
Draft [max] - Detail30 in.
Draft [max] - Detail30 in. (0.8 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.76
Draft [max] - Meters0.76
Draft [max] - Inches30
Draft [max] - Inches30
Weight - Detail1146 lbs.
Weight - Detail2,556 lbs. (1,159 kg)
Weight - kg519.82
Weight - kg1159.38
Weight - lbs.1146
Weight - lbs.2556
Height - Detail40 in.
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters1.02
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches40
Height - Inchesnot available
Height [transom]20 in.
Height [transom]32 in. (0.8 m)
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 5 in.
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 2 in. (5.8 m)
Length overall - Meters5.31
Length overall - Meters5.84
Length overall - Inches209
Length overall - Inches230
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail32 in. (0.8 m)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters81.28
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches32
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail83 in. (2.1 m)
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters5.8
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet19
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches2
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail28 gal.
Fuel tank capacity - Detail50 gal. (189 l) based on deck boat equipped with 3.0 l
Fuel tank capacity - Liters105.99
Fuel tank capacity - Liters189.27
Fuel tank capacity - Gal28
Fuel tank capacity - Gal50
Engine max115 HP
Engine max220 hp (164 kW)
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeI/O
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1500 lbs.
Maximum capacityPerson & Total: 1,323 lbs. (600 kg)
Maximum people7 Persons
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