Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Platinum SP 196 O/B 2004 vs Princecraft Ventura 191V L4S O/B 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Platinum SP 196 O/B 2004 vs Princecraft Ventura 191V L4S 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.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 200 hp for the Princecraft Platinum SP 196 O/B 2004 and 220 hp for the Princecraft Ventura 191V L4S O/B 2007. 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 O/B 2004 is rated for 9 passengers, while the Princecraft Ventura 191V L4S 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 196 O/B 2004 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Platinum SP 196 O/B 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 191V L4S 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 196 O/B
ModelVentura 191V L4S O/B
Model Year2004
Model Year2007
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 - Detail1500 lbs
Weight - Detail1,960 lbs. (889 kg)
Weight - kg680.39
Weight - kg889.04
Weight - lbs.15
Weight - lbs.196
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 - 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)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters227.12
Fuel tank capacity - Liters189.27
Fuel tank capacity - Gal6
Fuel tank capacity - Gal5
Engine max200 HP
Engine max220 hp (112 kW)
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1915 lbs
Maximum capacityPerson: 1,323 lbs. (600 kg) Total: 2,067 lbs. (938 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 typeModified Vee