Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Platinum SP 220 2005 vs Princecraft Ventura 221V O/B 2004 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Platinum SP 220 2005 vs Princecraft Ventura 221V O/B 2004 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 220 2005 at 22,0 ft versus Princecraft Ventura 221V O/B 2004 at 22,0 ft. At 1 875 lbs and 1 939 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class — either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.
The Princecraft Platinum SP 220 2005 carries a rated maximum of 250 hp. Engine data for the Princecraft Ventura 221V O/B 2004 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.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 221V O/B 2004 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Princecraft Platinum SP 220 2005 caps at 1. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princecraft Ventura 221V O/B 2004 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Ventura 221V O/B 2004 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 12 passengers and at 22,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princecraft Platinum SP 220 2005 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 22
ModelVentura 221V O/B
Model Year2005
Model Year2004
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam100 in. (2.5 m)
Beam97 in
Beam - Meters2.54
Beam - Meters2.46
Beam - Inches1
Beam - Inches97
Depth - Detail50 in. (1.3 m)
Depth - Detail32 in
Depth - Centimeters127
Depth - Centimeters81.28
Depth - Inches5
Depth - Inches32
Draft [max] - Detail34 in. (0.9 m)
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.86
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches34
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail1,875 lbs. (850 kg)
Weight - Detail1939 lbs
Weight - kg850.49
Weight - kg879.51
Weight - lbs.1875
Weight - lbs.1939
Width [transom] - Detail84 in. (2.1 m)
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height [transom]25 in. (0.6 m)
Height [transom]20 in
Length - Meters6.7
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet22
Length - Feet22
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 0 in. (6.7 m)
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Meters6.71
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Inches264
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Body / Hull
Hull thicknessBottom: .110 in. (2.8 mm) Side: .072 in. (1.8 mm)
Hull thicknessnot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail60 gal. Built-in (227 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail50 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters227.12
Fuel tank capacity - Liters189.27
Fuel tank capacity - Gal6
Fuel tank capacity - Gal5
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max250 hp (186 kw)
Engine maxnot available
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,150 lbs. (975 kg)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people1
Maximum people12 Persons / 1645 lbs