Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft PR 1436 2013 vs Princecraft Ventura 224 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a flat Princecraft PR 1436 2013 against a deep vee Princecraft Ventura 224 2012 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 224 2012 measures 22,2 feet overall (2012), giving it roughly 8,2 additional feet of deck space compared to the Princecraft PR 1436 2013 at 14,0 feet (2013). At 145 lbs and 225 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 power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 200 hp, the Princecraft Ventura 224 2012 has a 180-hp advantage over the Princecraft PR 1436 2013's 20-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 Ventura 224 2012 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Princecraft PR 1436 2013 caps at 3. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princecraft Ventura 224 2012 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Ventura 224 2012 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 12 passengers and at 22,2 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princecraft PR 1436 2013 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 3 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakePrincecraft
MakePrincecraft
ModelPR 1436
ModelVentura 224
Model Year2013
Model Year2012
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam57 in. (1.45 m)
Beam97 in. (2.5 m)
Beam - Meters1.45
Beam - Meters2.46
Beam - Inches57
Beam - Inches97
Depth - Detail17 in. (0.43 m)
Depth - Detail32 in. (0.8 m)
Depth - Centimeters43.18
Depth - Centimeters81.28
Depth - Inches17
Depth - Inches32
Weight - Detail145 lbs. (66 kg)
Weight - Detail2,250 lbs. (1,021 kg)
Weight - kg65.77
Weight - kg1020.58
Weight - lbs.145
Weight - lbs.225
Height [transom]15 in. (0.38 m)
Height [transom]25 in. (0.64 m)
Length - Feet14
Length - Feet22.17
Length overall - Detail14 ft. (4.27 m)
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 2 in. (6.8 m)
Length overall - Meters4.27
Length overall - Meters6.76
Length overall - Inches168
Length overall - Inches266
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail31 in. (0.8 m)
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.79
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches31
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail83 in. (2.1 m)
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thickness0.064 in. (1.63 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)
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max20 hp (15 kW)
Engine max200 hp (149 kw)
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters189.27
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal5
Operational Info
Maximum capacity675 lbs. (306 kg)
Maximum capacity2,344 lbs. (1,063 kg)
Maximum people3 / 350 lbs. (159 kg)
Maximum people12 / 1,600 lbs. (726 kg)