Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Fisherman 2007 vs Princecraft Ventura 190 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a modified vee Princecraft Fisherman 2007 against a deep vee Princecraft Ventura 190 2012 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 190 2012 measures 19,2 feet overall (2012), giving it roughly 5,2 additional feet of deck space compared to the Princecraft Fisherman 2007 at 14,0 feet (2007). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft Ventura 190 2012 tips the scales at 1 868 lbs — 1 693 lbs less than the Princecraft Fisherman 2007 at 175 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 150 hp, the Princecraft Ventura 190 2012 has a 130-hp advantage over the Princecraft Fisherman 2007's 20-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 190 2012 is rated for 10 passengers, while the Princecraft Fisherman 2007 caps at 4. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princecraft Ventura 190 2012 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Ventura 190 2012 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 10 passengers and at 19,2 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princecraft Fisherman 2007 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 4 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakePrincecraft
MakePrincecraft
ModelFisherman
ModelVentura 19
Model Year2007
Model Year2012
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam60 in. (1.5 m)
Beam97 in. (2.5 m)
Beam - Meters1.52
Beam - Meters2.46
Beam - Inches6
Beam - Inches97
Depth - Detail26 in. (0.7 m)
Depth - Detail32 in. (0.8 m)
Depth - Centimeters66.04
Depth - Centimeters81.28
Depth - Inches26
Depth - Inches32
Draft [max] - Detail13 in. (0.4 m)
Draft [max] - Detail29 in. (0.7 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.33
Draft [max] - Meters0.74
Draft [max] - Inches13
Draft [max] - Inches29
Weight - Detail175 lbs. (79 kg)
Weight - Detail1,868 lbs. (847 kg)
Weight - kg79.38
Weight - kg847.31
Weight - lbs.175
Weight - lbs.1868
Width [transom] - Detail51 in. (1.3 m)
Width [transom] - Detail83 in. (2.1 m)
Height [transom]15 in. (0.4 m)
Height [transom]25 in. (0.64 m)
Length - Meters4.3
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet14
Length - Feet19.17
Length overall - Detail14 ft. 0 in. (4.3 m)
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 2 in. (5.8 m)
Length overall - Meters4.27
Length overall - Meters5.84
Length overall - Inches168
Length overall - Inches23
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.057 in. (1.4 mm) Side: 0.051 in. (1.3 mm)
Hull thicknessBottom & Side: 0.110 in. (2.8 mm)
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - DetailPortable
Fuel tank capacity - Detail50 gal. (189 l)
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max20 hp (15 kW)
Engine max150 hp (112 kW)
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters189.27
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal5
Operational Info
Maximum capacityPerson: 495 lbs. (225 kg) Total: 820 lbs. (372 kg)
Maximum capacity2,067 lbs. (938 kg)
Maximum people4
Maximum people10 / 1,323 lbs. (600 kg)