Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft PR 1652MT 2011 vs Princecraft Ventura 222 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a flat Princecraft PR 1652MT 2011 against a deep vee Princecraft Ventura 222 2013 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 222 2013 measures 22,2 feet overall (2013), giving it roughly 6,3 additional feet of deck space compared to the Princecraft PR 1652MT 2011 at 15,8 feet (2011). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft Ventura 222 2013 tips the scales at 225 lbs — 180 lbs less than the Princecraft PR 1652MT 2011 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 200 hp, the Princecraft Ventura 222 2013 has a 165-hp advantage over the Princecraft PR 1652MT 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 222 2013 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Princecraft PR 1652MT 2011 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princecraft Ventura 222 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Ventura 222 2013 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 1652MT 2011 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 5 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakePrincecraft
MakePrincecraft
ModelPR 1652MT
ModelVentura 222
Model Year2011
Model Year2013
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 - Detail2,250 lbs. (1,021 kg)
Weight - kg204.12
Weight - kg1020.58
Weight - lbs.45
Weight - lbs.225
Width [transom] - Detail52 in. (1.3 m)
Width [transom] - Detail83 in. (2.1 m) bottom
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 thickness0.110 in. (2.8 mm) bottom 0.110 in. (2.8 mm) side
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 capacity1,216 lbs. (552 kg)
Maximum capacity2,344 lbs. (1,063 kg)
Maximum people5 / 715 lbs. (324 kg)
Maximum people12 / 1,600 lbs. (726 kg)