Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Platinum SP 196 I/O 2004 vs Princecraft Ventura 190 L I/O 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Platinum SP 196 I/O 2004 vs Princecraft Ventura 190 L I/O 2008 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.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 220 hp for the Princecraft Platinum SP 196 I/O 2004 and 220 hp for the Princecraft Ventura 190 L I/O 2008. Real-world performance will come down more to which motor is actually bolted on, its load at the time, and whether it's a 4-stroke or 2-stroke setup. 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 196 I/O 2004 is rated for 9 passengers, while the Princecraft Ventura 190 L I/O 2008 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 196 I/O 2004 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Platinum SP 196 I/O 2004 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 9 passengers and at 0,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princecraft Ventura 190 L I/O 2008 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 196 I/O
ModelVentura 190 L I/O
Model Year2004
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam96 in
Beam97 in. (2.5 m)
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Meters2.46
Beam - Inches96
Beam - Inches97
Draft [max] - Detail32 in
Draft [max] - Detail30 in. (0.8 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.81
Draft [max] - Meters0.76
Draft [max] - Inches32
Draft [max] - Inches3
Weight - Detail2419 lbs
Weight - Detail2,556 lbs. (1,159 kg)
Weight - kg1097.24
Weight - kg1159.38
Weight - lbs.2419
Weight - lbs.2556
Height - Detail47.5 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters1.22
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches47.5
Height - Inchesnot available
Height [transom]39 in
Height [transom]32 in. (0.8 m)
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 6 in
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 2 in. (5.8 m)
Length overall - Meters5.94
Length overall - Meters5.84
Length overall - Inches234
Length overall - Inches23
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 - Metersnot available
Length - Meters5.8
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet19
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches2
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail60 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail50 gal. (189 l) based on deck boat equipped with 3.0 l
Fuel tank capacity - Liters227.12
Fuel tank capacity - Liters189.27
Fuel tank capacity - Gal6
Fuel tank capacity - Gal5
Engine max220 HP
Engine max220 hp (164 kW)
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeI/O
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1600 lbs
Maximum capacityPerson & Total: 1,323 lbs. (600 kg)
Maximum people9 Persons
Maximum people1
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