Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft PR 1652MT 2010 vs Princecraft Ventura 194 2011 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a modified vee Princecraft PR 1652MT 2010 against a deep vee Princecraft Ventura 194 2011 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 194 2011 measures 19,0 feet overall (2011), giving it roughly 3,2 additional feet of deck space compared to the Princecraft PR 1652MT 2010 at 15,8 feet (2010). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft Ventura 194 2011 tips the scales at 2 058 lbs — 2 013 lbs less than the Princecraft PR 1652MT 2010 at 45 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 150 hp, the Princecraft Ventura 194 2011 has a 115-hp advantage over the Princecraft PR 1652MT 2010'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 PR 1652MT 2010 is rated for 5 passengers, while the Princecraft Ventura 194 2011 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 1652MT 2010 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft PR 1652MT 2010 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 5 passengers and at 15,8 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princecraft Ventura 194 2011 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 1652MT
ModelVentura 194
Model Year201
Model Year2011
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam75 in. (1.9 m)
Beam97 in. (2.5 m)
Beam - Meters1.91
Beam - Meters2.46
Beam - Inches75
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 - Detail450 lbs. (204 kg)
Weight - Detail2,058 lbs. (933 kg)
Weight - kg204.12
Weight - kg933.49
Weight - lbs.45
Weight - lbs.2058
Width [transom] - Detail52 in. (1.3 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 - Feet19
Length overall - Detail15 ft. 10 in. (4.82 m)
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 2 in. (5.8 m)
Length overall - Meters4.83
Length overall - Meters5.84
Length overall - Inches19
Length overall - Inches23
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail29 in. (0.7 m)
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.74
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches29
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thickness0.072 in. (1.83 mm)
Hull thicknessBottom & Side: 0.110 in. (2.8 mm)
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max35 hp (26 kW)
Engine max150 hp (112 kW)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail50 gal. (189 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters189.27
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal5
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,216 lbs. (552 kg)
Maximum capacityPerson: 1,323 lbs. (600 kg) Total: 2,067 lbs. (938 kg)
Maximum people5 / 715 lbs. (324 kg)
Maximum people1