Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Holiday DLX WS 2011 vs Princecraft Ventura 222V L2S I/O 2005 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Holiday DLX WS 2011 vs Princecraft Ventura 222V L2S 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 222V L2S I/O 2005 measures 22,0 feet overall (2005), giving it roughly 5,8 additional feet of deck space compared to the Princecraft Holiday DLX WS 2011 at 16,2 feet (2011). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft Ventura 222V L2S I/O 2005 tips the scales at 2 831 lbs — 1 997 lbs less than the Princecraft Holiday DLX WS 2011 at 834 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 Holiday DLX WS 2011 carries a rated maximum of 60 hp. Engine data for the Princecraft Ventura 222V L2S I/O 2005 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 2 gal and 5 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Princecraft Ventura 222V L2S I/O 2005 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Princecraft Holiday DLX WS 2011 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princecraft Ventura 222V L2S I/O 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Ventura 222V L2S I/O 2005 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 Holiday DLX WS 2011 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 5 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakePrincecraft
MakePrincecraft
ModelHoliday DLX WS
ModelVentura 222V L2S I/O
Model Year2011
Model Year2005
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam84 in. (2.2 m)
Beam97 in. (2.5 m)
Beam - Meters2.13
Beam - Meters2.46
Beam - Inches84
Beam - Inches97
Depth - Detail30 in. (0.8 m)
Depth - Detail32 in. (0.8 m)
Depth - Centimeters76.2
Depth - Centimeters81.28
Depth - Inches3
Depth - Inches32
Draft [max] - Detail26 in. (0.7 m)
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.66
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches26
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail834 lbs. (378 kg)
Weight - Detail2,831 lbs. (1,284 kg)
Weight - kg378.3
Weight - kg1284.12
Weight - lbs.834
Weight - lbs.2831
Width [transom] - Detail69 in. (1.8 m)
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height [transom]20 in. (0.5 m)
Height [transom]32 in. (0.8 m)
Length - Feet16.17
Length - Feet22
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 2 in. (4.9 m)
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Meters4.93
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Inches194
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialnot available
Hull thicknessBottom: .090 in. (2.3 m) Side: .072 in. (1.8 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 - Detail20 gal. (77 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail50 gal. (189 l) (Specifications based on deck boat equipped with 4.3 l engine)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters75.71
Fuel tank capacity - Liters189.27
Fuel tank capacity - Gal2
Fuel tank capacity - Gal5
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max60 hp (45 kW)
Engine maxnot available
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,166 lbs. (529 kg)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people5 / 665 lbs. (302 kg)
Maximum people12 Persons / 1,600 lbs. (726 kg)