Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft PR 1648MT 2010 vs Princecraft Ventura 222V L2S I/O 2005 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft PR 1648MT 2010 vs Princecraft Ventura 222V L2S I/O 2005 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Princecraft Ventura 222V L2S I/O 2005 measures 22,0 feet overall (2005), giving it roughly 6,2 additional feet of deck space compared to the Princecraft PR 1648MT 2010 at 15,8 feet (2010). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft Ventura 222V L2S I/O 2005 tips the scales at 2 831 lbs — 2 556 lbs less than the Princecraft PR 1648MT 2010 at 275 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 Princecraft PR 1648MT 2010 carries a rated maximum of 35 hp. Engine data for the Princecraft Ventura 222V L2S I/O 2005 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Princecraft Ventura 222V L2S I/O 2005 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Princecraft PR 1648MT 2010 caps at 4. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princecraft Ventura 222V L2S I/O 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Ventura 222V L2S I/O 2005 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 PR 1648MT 2010 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 4 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakePrincecraft
MakePrincecraft
ModelPR 1648MT
ModelVentura 222V L2S I/O
Model Year201
Model Year2005
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam70 in. (1.77 m)
Beam97 in. (2.5 m)
Beam - Meters1.78
Beam - Meters2.46
Beam - Inches7
Beam - Inches97
Depth - DetailSide: 21 in. (0.53 m)
Depth - Detail32 in. (0.8 m)
Depth - Centimeters53.34
Depth - Centimeters81.28
Depth - Inches21
Depth - Inches32
Weight - Detail275 lbs. (125 kg)
Weight - Detail2,831 lbs. (1,284 kg)
Weight - kg124.74
Weight - kg1284.12
Weight - lbs.275
Weight - lbs.2831
Width [transom] - Detail48 in. (1.2 m)
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height [transom]20 in. (0.5 m)
Height [transom]32 in. (0.8 m)
Length - Feet15.83
Length - Feet22
Length overall - Detail15 ft. 10 in. (4.82 m)
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Meters4.83
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Inches19
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialnot available
Hull thickness0.072 in. (1.83 mm)
Hull thicknessBottom: .110 in. (2.8 mm) Side: .110 in. (2.8 mm)
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max35 hp (26 kW)
Engine maxnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail50 gal. (189 l) (Specifications based on deck boat equipped with 4.3 l engine)
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters189.27
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal5
Operational Info
Maximum capacity973 lbs. (441 kg)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people4 / 555 lbs. (252 kg)
Maximum people12 Persons / 1,600 lbs. (726 kg)