Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Fisherman 2008 vs Princecraft Ventura 221 L4S 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a modified vee Princecraft Fisherman 2008 against a deep vee Princecraft Ventura 221 L4S 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 221 L4S 2008 measures 22,0 feet overall (2008), giving it roughly 8,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Princecraft Fisherman 2008 at 14,0 feet (2008). At 201 lbs and 225 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 power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 200 hp, the Princecraft Ventura 221 L4S 2008 has a 180-hp advantage over the Princecraft Fisherman 2008'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 221 L4S 2008 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Princecraft Fisherman 2008 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 221 L4S 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Ventura 221 L4S 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 Fisherman 2008 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 221 L4S
Model Year2008
Model Year2008
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] - Detail31 in. (0.8 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.33
Draft [max] - Meters0.79
Draft [max] - Inches13
Draft [max] - Inches31
Weight - Detail201 lbs. (91 kg)
Weight - Detail2,250 lbs. (1,021 kg)
Weight - kg91.17
Weight - kg1020.58
Weight - lbs.201
Weight - lbs.225
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 - Meters6.8
Length - Feet14
Length - Feet22
Length overall - Detail14 ft. 0 in. (4.3 m)
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 2 in. (6.8 m)
Length overall - Meters4.27
Length overall - Meters6.76
Length overall - Inches168
Length overall - Inches266
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches2
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 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: 495 lbs. (225 kg) Total: 820 lbs. (372 kg)
Maximum capacityPerson: 1,600 lbs. (726 kg) Total: 2,344 lbs. (1,063 kg)
Maximum people4
Maximum people12