Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Platinum SP 196 O/B AE 2004 vs Princecraft Ventura 190 2012: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Platinum SP 196 O/B AE 2004 vs Princecraft Ventura 190 2012 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 Platinum SP 196 O/B AE 2004 has a 50-hp advantage over the Princecraft Ventura 190 2012's 150-hp ceiling - enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Princecraft Platinum SP 196 O/B AE 2004 carries 60 gallons versus 50 gallons in the Princecraft Ventura 190 2012. 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 190 2012 is rated for 10 passengers, while the Princecraft Platinum SP 196 O/B AE 2004 caps at 9. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princecraft Ventura 190 2012 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Ventura 190 2012 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 10 passengers and at 19,2 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princecraft Platinum SP 196 O/B AE 2004 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 9 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakePrincecraft
MakePrincecraft
ModelPlatinum SP 196 O/B AE
ModelVentura 190
Model Year2004
Model Year2012
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam96 in.
Beam97 in. (2.5 m)
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Meters2.46
Beam - Inches96
Beam - Inches97
Draft [max] - Detail31 in.
Draft [max] - Detail29 in. (0.7 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.79
Draft [max] - Meters0.74
Draft [max] - Inches31
Draft [max] - Inches29
Weight - Detail1514 lbs.
Weight - Detail1,868 lbs. (847 kg)
Weight - kg686.74
Weight - kg847.31
Weight - lbs.1514
Weight - lbs.1868
Height - Detail47.5 in.
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters1.22
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches47.5
Height - Inchesnot available
Height [transom]25 in.
Height [transom]25 in. (0.64 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 - Inches230
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 - Feet19.17
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 - Gal60
Fuel tank capacity - Gal50
Engine max200 HP
Engine max150 hp (112 kW)
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1915 lbs.
Maximum capacity2,067 lbs. (938 kg)
Maximum people9 Persons
Maximum people10 / 1,323 lbs. (600 kg)
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