Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Platinum SE 207 2013 vs Princecraft Ventura 221V L4S O/B 2005 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Platinum SE 207 2013 vs Princecraft Ventura 221V L4S O/B 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 221V L4S O/B 2005 measures 22,0 feet overall (2005), giving it roughly 20,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Princecraft Platinum SE 207 2013 at 2,0 feet (2013). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft Ventura 221V L4S O/B 2005 tips the scales at 1 939 lbs — 1 754 lbs less than the Princecraft Platinum SE 207 2013 at 185 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 Platinum SE 207 2013 carries a rated maximum of 250 hp. Engine data for the Princecraft Ventura 221V L4S O/B 2005 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Princecraft Platinum SE 207 2013 carries 59 gallons versus 5 gallons in the Princecraft Ventura 221V L4S O/B 2005. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Princecraft Ventura 221V L4S O/B 2005 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Princecraft Platinum SE 207 2013 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 221V L4S O/B 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Ventura 221V L4S O/B 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 Platinum SE 207 2013 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 207
ModelVentura 221V L4S O/B
Model Year2013
Model Year2005
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam100 in. (2.5 m)
Beam97 in. (2.5 m)
Beam - Meters2.54
Beam - Meters2.46
Beam - Inches1
Beam - Inches97
Depth - Detail50 in. (1.3 m)
Depth - Detail32 in. (0.8 m)
Depth - Centimeters127
Depth - Centimeters81.28
Depth - Inches5
Depth - Inches32
Draft [max] - Detail34 in. (0.9 m)
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.86
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches34
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail1,850 lbs. (839 kg)
Weight - Detail1,939 lbs. (880 kg)
Weight - kg839.15
Weight - kg879.51
Weight - lbs.185
Weight - lbs.1939
Width [transom] - Detail84 in. (2.1 m) chine
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height [transom]25 in. (0.6 m)
Height [transom]20 in. (0.5 m)
Length - Feet2
Length - Feet22
Length overall - Detail20 ft. (6.1 m)
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Meters6.1
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Inches24
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialnot available
Hull thickness0.110 in. (2.8 mm) bottom 0.072 in. (1.8 mm) side
Hull thicknessBottom: .110 in. (2.8 mm) Side: .110 in. (2.8 mm)
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail59 gal. (227 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail50 gal. (189 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters223.34
Fuel tank capacity - Liters189.27
Fuel tank capacity - Gal59
Fuel tank capacity - Gal5
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max250 hp (186 kW)
Engine maxnot available
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,209 lbs. (1,002 kg)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people10 / 1,350 lbs. (612 kg)
Maximum people12 Persons / 1,600 lbs. (726 kg)