Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Platinum SP 186 AE 2004 vs Princecraft Ventura 220 WS 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Platinum SP 186 AE 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 25-hp advantage over the Princecraft Platinum SP 186 AE 2004's 175-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 220 WS 2009 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Princecraft Platinum SP 186 AE 2004 caps at 8. 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 Platinum SP 186 AE 2004 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 8 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakePrincecraft
MakePrincecraft
ModelPlatinum SP 186 AE
ModelVentura 220 WS
Model Year2004
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam94 in
Beam97 in. (2.5 m)
Beam - Meters2.39
Beam - Meters2.46
Beam - Inches94
Beam - Inches97
Draft [max] - Detail31 in
Draft [max] - Detail31 in. (0.8 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.79
Draft [max] - Meters0.79
Draft [max] - Inches31
Draft [max] - Inches31
Weight - Detail1399 lbs
Weight - Detail2,108 lbs. (956 kg)
Weight - kg634.58
Weight - kg956.17
Weight - lbs.1399
Weight - lbs.2108
Height - Detail43 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters1.09
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches43
Height - Inchesnot available
Height [transom]20 in
Height [transom]25 in. (0.64 m)
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 4 in
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 2 in. (6.8 m)
Length overall - Meters5.59
Length overall - Meters6.76
Length overall - Inches22
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
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail60 gal
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
Engine max175 HP
Engine max200 hp (149 kw)
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1755 lbs
Maximum capacityPerson: 1,600 lbs. (726 kg) Total: 2,344 lbs. (1,063 kg)
Maximum people8 Persons
Maximum people12
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessBottom & Side: 0.110 in. (2.8 mm)
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee