Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Holiday DLX SC 2004 vs Princecraft Ventura 220 WS 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Holiday DLX SC 2004 vs Princecraft Ventura 220 WS 2009 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 200 hp, the Princecraft Ventura 220 WS 2009 has a 150-hp advantage over the Princecraft Holiday DLX SC 2004's 50-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 220 WS 2009 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Princecraft Holiday DLX SC 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 220 WS 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Ventura 220 WS 2009 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 12 passengers and at 22,2 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princecraft Holiday DLX SC 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
ModelHoliday DLX SC
ModelVentura 220 WS
Model Year2004
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam82 in
Beam97 in. (2.5 m)
Beam - Meters2.08
Beam - Meters2.46
Beam - Inches82
Beam - Inches97
Draft [max] - Detail24 in
Draft [max] - Detail31 in. (0.8 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.61
Draft [max] - Meters0.79
Draft [max] - Inches24
Draft [max] - Inches31
Weight - Detail620 lbs
Weight - Detail2,108 lbs. (956 kg)
Weight - kg281.23
Weight - kg956.17
Weight - lbs.62
Weight - lbs.2108
Height [transom]20 in
Height [transom]25 in. (0.64 m)
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 4 in
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
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail83 in. (2.1 m)
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet22.17
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessBottom & Side: 0.110 in. (2.8 mm)
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - DetailPortable
Fuel tank capacity - Detail50 gal. (189 l)
Engine max50 HP
Engine max200 hp (149 kw)
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters189.27
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal5
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1300 lbs
Maximum capacityPerson: 1,600 lbs. (726 kg) Total: 2,344 lbs. (1,063 kg)
Maximum people7 Persons
Maximum people12