Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Platinum SE 206 2011 vs Princecraft Ventura 224 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a modified vee Princecraft Platinum SE 206 2011 against a deep vee Princecraft Ventura 224 2013 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 224 2013 measures 22,2 feet overall (2013), giving it roughly 20,2 additional feet of deck space compared to the Princecraft Platinum SE 206 2011 at 2,0 feet (2011). At 184 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 225 hp, the Princecraft Platinum SE 206 2011 has a 25-hp advantage over the Princecraft Ventura 224 2013's 200-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 6 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 224 2013 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Princecraft Platinum SE 206 2011 caps at 10. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princecraft Ventura 224 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Ventura 224 2013 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 Platinum SE 206 2011 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 10 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakePrincecraft
MakePrincecraft
ModelPlatinum SE 206
ModelVentura 224
Model Year2011
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam99 in. (2.5 m)
Beam97 in. (2.5 m)
Beam - Meters2.51
Beam - Meters2.46
Beam - Inches99
Beam - Inches97
Depth - Detail48 in. (1.2 m)
Depth - Detail32 in. (0.8 m)
Depth - Centimeters121.92
Depth - Centimeters81.28
Depth - Inches48
Depth - Inches32
Draft [max] - Detail34 in. (0.9 m)
Draft [max] - Detail31 in. (0.8 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.86
Draft [max] - Meters0.79
Draft [max] - Inches34
Draft [max] - Inches31
Weight - Detail1,840 lbs. (835 kg)
Weight - Detail2,250 lbs. (1,021 kg)
Weight - kg834.61
Weight - kg1020.58
Weight - lbs.184
Weight - lbs.225
Width [transom] - Detail84 in. (2.1 m)
Width [transom] - Detail83 in. (2.1 m) bottom
Height [transom]25 in. (0.6 m)
Height [transom]25 in. (0.64 m)
Length - Feet2
Length - Feet22.17
Length overall - Detail20 ft. (6.1 m)
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 2 in. (6.8 m)
Length overall - Meters6.1
Length overall - Meters6.76
Length overall - Inches24
Length overall - Inches266
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.110 in. (2.8 mm) Side: 0.072 in. (1.8 mm)
Hull thickness0.110 in. (2.8 mm) bottom 0.110 in. (2.8 mm) side
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail60 gal. (227 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail50 gal. (189 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters227.12
Fuel tank capacity - Liters189.27
Fuel tank capacity - Gal6
Fuel tank capacity - Gal5
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max225 hp (168 kW)
Engine max200 hp (149 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,209 lbs. (1,002 kg)
Maximum capacity2,344 lbs. (1,063 kg)
Maximum people10 / 1,350 lbs. (612 kg)
Maximum people12 / 1,600 lbs. (726 kg)