Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft PR 1232 2012 vs Princecraft Ventura 190 I/O 2010 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a flat Princecraft PR 1232 2012 against a deep vee Princecraft Ventura 190 I/O 2010 means you're likely deciding between two genuinely different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Princecraft Ventura 190 I/O 2010 measures 19,2 feet overall (2010), giving it roughly 7,3 additional feet of deck space compared to the Princecraft PR 1232 2012 at 11,8 feet (2012). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft Ventura 190 I/O 2010 tips the scales at 2 556 lbs — 2 547 lbs less than the Princecraft PR 1232 2012 at 9 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 220 hp, the Princecraft Ventura 190 I/O 2010 has a 217-hp advantage over the Princecraft PR 1232 2012's 3-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Princecraft PR 1232 2012 is rated for 2 passengers, while the Princecraft Ventura 190 I/O 2010 caps at 1. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princecraft PR 1232 2012 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft PR 1232 2012 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 2 passengers and at 11,8 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princecraft Ventura 190 I/O 2010 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
ModelPR 1232
ModelVentura 190 I/O
Model Year2012
Model Year201
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam48 in. (1.21 m)
Beam97 in. (2.5 m)
Beam - Meters1.22
Beam - Meters2.46
Beam - Inches48
Beam - Inches97
Depth - DetailSide: 16 in. (0.41 m)
Depth - Detail32 in. (0.8 m)
Depth - Centimeters40.64
Depth - Centimeters81.28
Depth - Inches16
Depth - Inches32
Weight - Detail90 lbs. (40 kg)
Weight - Detail2,556 lbs. (1,159 kg)
Weight - kg40.82
Weight - kg1159.38
Weight - lbs.9
Weight - lbs.2556
Width [transom] - Detail32 in. (0.81 m)
Width [transom] - Detail83 in. (2.1 m)
Height [transom]15 in. (0.38 m)
Height [transom]32 in. (0.8 m)
Length - Feet11.83
Length - Feet19.17
Length overall - Detail11 ft. 10 in. (3.6 m)
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 2 in. (5.8 m)
Length overall - Meters3.61
Length overall - Meters5.84
Length overall - Inches142
Length overall - Inches23
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail30 in. (0.8 m)
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.76
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches3
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thickness0.050 in. (1.27 mm)
Hull thicknessBottom & Side: 0.110 in. (2.8 mm)
Hull typeFlat
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - DetailPortable
Fuel tank capacity - Detail50 gal. (189 l) based on deck boat equipped with 3.0 l
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeI/O
Engine max3 hp (2 kW)
Engine max220 hp (164 kW)
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters189.27
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal5
Operational Info
Maximum capacity335 lbs. (151 kg)
Maximum capacityPerson & Total: 1,323 lbs. (600 kg)
Maximum people2 / 295 lbs. (133 kg)
Maximum people1