Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Platinum SP 186 SE 2005 vs Princecraft Ventura 192V L2S O/B 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Platinum SP 186 SE 2005 vs Princecraft Ventura 192V L2S O/B 2007 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Princecraft Platinum SP 186 SE 2005 at 18,0 ft versus Princecraft Ventura 192V L2S O/B 2007 at 19,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft Platinum SP 186 SE 2005 tips the scales at 1 399 lbs — 1 203 lbs more than the Princecraft Ventura 192V L2S O/B 2007 at 196 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 power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 175 hp, the Princecraft Platinum SP 186 SE 2005 has a 25-hp advantage over the Princecraft Ventura 192V L2S O/B 2007's 150-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 Platinum SP 186 SE 2005 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Princecraft Ventura 192V L2S O/B 2007 caps at 1. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princecraft Platinum SP 186 SE 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Platinum SP 186 SE 2005 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 18,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princecraft Ventura 192V L2S O/B 2007 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 1 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakePrincecraft
MakePrincecraft
ModelPlatinum SP 186 SE
ModelVentura 192V L2S O/B
Model Year2005
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam94 in. (2.4 m)
Beam97 in. (2.5 m)
Beam - Meters2.39
Beam - Meters2.46
Beam - Inches94
Beam - Inches97
Depth - Detail43 in. (1.1 m)
Depth - Detail32 in. (0.8 m)
Depth - Centimeters109.22
Depth - Centimeters81.28
Depth - Inches43
Depth - Inches32
Draft [max] - Detail31 in. (0.8 m)
Draft [max] - Detail29 in. (0.7 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.79
Draft [max] - Meters0.74
Draft [max] - Inches31
Draft [max] - Inches29
Weight - Detail1,399 lbs. (635 kg)
Weight - Detail1,960 lbs. (889 kg)
Weight - kg634.58
Weight - kg889.04
Weight - lbs.1399
Weight - lbs.196
Width [transom] - Detail76 in. (1.9 m)
Width [transom] - Detail83 in. (2.1 m)
Height [transom]20 in. (0.5 m)
Height [transom]25 in. (0.64 m)
Length - Meters5.6
Length - Meters5.8
Length - Feet18
Length - Feet19
Length - Inches4
Length - Inches2
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 4 in. (5.6 m)
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 2 in. (5.8 m)
Length overall - Meters5.59
Length overall - Meters5.84
Length overall - Inches22
Length overall - Inches23
Body / Hull
Hull thicknessBottom: .100 in. (2.5 mm) Side: .072 in. (1.8 mm)
Hull thicknessBottom & Side: 0.110 in. (2.8 mm)
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail60 gal. Built-in (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 max175 hp (131 kw)
Engine max150 hp (112 kW)
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,784 lbs. (809 kg)
Maximum capacityPerson: 1,323 lbs. (600 kg) Total: 2,067 lbs. (938 kg)
Maximum people8
Maximum people1