Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft PR 1852MT 2010 vs Princecraft Ventura 222V L2S O/B 2007 — Which Modified Vee Fits Your Needs?
When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Princecraft PR 1852MT 2010 and the Princecraft Ventura 222V L2S O/B 2007 are modified vee designs with aluminum construction — the buying decision usually comes down to a handful of practical questions: how many people are you putting on the water, how far do you trailer, and what does your tow vehicle weigh?
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Princecraft Ventura 222V L2S O/B 2007 measures 22,0 feet overall (2007), giving it roughly 4,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Princecraft PR 1852MT 2010 at 18,0 feet (2010). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft PR 1852MT 2010 tips the scales at 475 lbs — 250 lbs more than the Princecraft Ventura 222V L2S O/B 2007 at 225 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 175 hp, the Princecraft Ventura 222V L2S O/B 2007 has a 130-hp advantage over the Princecraft PR 1852MT 2010's 45-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 222V L2S O/B 2007 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Princecraft PR 1852MT 2010 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princecraft Ventura 222V L2S O/B 2007 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Ventura 222V L2S O/B 2007 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 1852MT 2010 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 6 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakePrincecraft
MakePrincecraft
ModelPR 1852MT
ModelVentura 222V L2S O/B
Model Year201
Model Year2007
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 - Detail475 lbs. (215 kg)
Weight - Detail2,250 lbs. (1,021 kg)
Weight - kg215.46
Weight - kg1020.58
Weight - lbs.475
Weight - lbs.225
Width [transom] - Detail52 in. (1.32 m)
Width [transom] - Detail83 in. (2.1 m)
Height [transom]20 in. (0.5 m)
Height [transom]25 in. (0.64 m)
Length - Feet18
Length - Feet22
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 0 in. (5.48 m)
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 2 in. (6.8 m)
Length overall - Meters5.49
Length overall - Meters6.76
Length overall - Inches216
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
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters6.8
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches2
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 typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max45 hp (34 kW)
Engine max175 hp (131 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 capacity1,375 lbs. (624 kg)
Maximum capacityPerson: 1,600 lbs. (726 kg) Total: 2,344 lbs. (1,063 kg)
Maximum people6 / 815 lbs. (370 kg)
Maximum people12