Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Fisherman 2009 vs Princecraft Ventura 190V L I/O 2005: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Fisherman 2009 vs Princecraft Ventura 190V L I/O 2005 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 190V L I/O 2005 measures 19,0 feet overall (2005), giving it roughly 5,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Princecraft Fisherman 2009 at 14,0 feet (2009). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft Ventura 190V L I/O 2005 tips the scales at 2 546 lbs - 2 345 lbs less than the Princecraft Fisherman 2009 at 201 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 Fisherman 2009 carries a rated maximum of 20 hp. Engine data for the Princecraft Ventura 190V L I/O 2005 wasn't available in our records - check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Princecraft Ventura 190V L I/O 2005 is rated for 10 passengers, while the Princecraft Fisherman 2009 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 190V L I/O 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Ventura 190V L I/O 2005 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 Fisherman 2009 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 190V L I/O
Model Year2009
Model Year2005
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam60 in. (1.5 m)
Beam97 in. (2.5 m)
Beam - Meters1.52
Beam - Meters2.46
Beam - Inches60
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] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.33
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches13
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail201 lbs. (91 kg)
Weight - Detail2,546 lbs. (1,155 kg)
Weight - kg91.17
Weight - kg1154.85
Weight - lbs.201
Weight - lbs.2546
Width [transom] - Detail51 in. (1.3 m)
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height [transom]15 in. (0.4 m)
Height [transom]32 in. (0.8 m)
Length - Feet14
Length - Feet19
Length overall - Detail14 ft. (4.3 m)
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Meters4.27
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Inches168
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialnot available
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.057 in. (1.4 mm) Side: 0.051 in. (1.3 mm)
Hull thicknessBottom: .110 in. (2.8 mm) Side: .110 in. (2.8 mm)
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - DetailPortable
Fuel tank capacity - Detail50 gal. (189 l) (Specifications based on deck boat equipped with 4.3 l engine)
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max20 hp (15 kW)
Engine maxnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters189.27
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal50
Operational Info
Maximum capacityPerson: 495 lbs. (225 kg) Total: 820 lbs. (372 kg)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people4
Maximum people10 Persons / 1,323 lbs. (600 kg)