Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft PR 1648MT 2011 vs Princecraft Ventura 224 2010 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a flat Princecraft PR 1648MT 2011 against a deep vee Princecraft Ventura 224 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 224 2010 measures 22,2 feet overall (2010), giving it roughly 6,3 additional feet of deck space compared to the Princecraft PR 1648MT 2011 at 15,8 feet (2011). At 275 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 2010 has a 165-hp advantage over the Princecraft PR 1648MT 2011's 35-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 2010 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Princecraft PR 1648MT 2011 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 224 2010 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Ventura 224 2010 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 1648MT 2011 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 224
Model Year2011
Model Year201
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 - Detail2,250 lbs. (1,021 kg)
Weight - kg124.74
Weight - kg1020.58
Weight - lbs.275
Weight - lbs.225
Width [transom] - Detail48 in. (1.2 m)
Width [transom] - Detail83 in. (2.1 m)
Height [transom]20 in. (0.5 m)
Height [transom]25 in. (0.64 m)
Length - Feet15.83
Length - Feet22.17
Length overall - Detail15 ft. 10 in. (4.82 m)
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 2 in. (6.8 m)
Length overall - Meters4.83
Length overall - Meters6.76
Length overall - Inches19
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
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thickness0.072 in. (1.83 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 max35 hp (26 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 capacity973 lbs. (441 kg)
Maximum capacityPerson: 1,600 lbs. (726 kg) Total: 2,344 lbs. (1,063 kg)
Maximum people4 / 555 lbs. (252 kg)
Maximum people12