Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft PR1440M 2008 vs Princecraft Ventura 190 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a flat Princecraft PR1440M 2008 against a deep vee Princecraft Ventura 190 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 190 2013 measures 19,2 feet overall (2013), giving it roughly 5,2 additional feet of deck space compared to the Princecraft PR1440M 2008 at 14,0 feet (2008). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft Ventura 190 2013 tips the scales at 1 868 lbs — 1 663 lbs less than the Princecraft PR1440M 2008 at 205 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 190 2013 has a 130-hp advantage over the Princecraft PR1440M 2008's 20-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 190 2013 is rated for 10 passengers, while the Princecraft PR1440M 2008 caps at 3. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princecraft Ventura 190 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Ventura 190 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 10 passengers and at 19,2 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princecraft PR1440M 2008 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 3 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakePrincecraft
MakePrincecraft
ModelPR1440M
ModelVentura 19
Model Year2008
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam59 in. (1.49 m)
Beam97 in. (2.5 m)
Beam - Meters1.5
Beam - Meters2.46
Beam - Inches59
Beam - Inches97
Depth - Detail19 in. (0.48 m)
Depth - Detail32 in. (0.8 m)
Depth - Centimeters48.26
Depth - Centimeters81.28
Depth - Inches19
Depth - Inches32
Weight - Detail205 lbs. (92 kg)
Weight - Detail1,868 lbs. (847 kg)
Weight - kg92.99
Weight - kg847.31
Weight - lbs.205
Weight - lbs.1868
Width [transom] - Detail40 in. (1.01 m)
Width [transom] - Detail83 in. (2.1 m) bottom
Height [transom]15 in. (0.38 m)
Height [transom]25 in. (0.64 m)
Length - Meters4.27
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet14
Length - Feet19.17
Length overall - Detail14 ft. 0 in. (4.27 m)
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 2 in. (5.8 m)
Length overall - Meters4.27
Length overall - Meters5.84
Length overall - Inches168
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 thicknessHull: 0.064 in. (0.163 cm)
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 max20 hp (15 kW)
Engine max150 hp (112 kW)
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters189.27
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal5
Operational Info
Maximum capacityPerson: 455 lbs. (206 kg); Total: 780 lbs. (354 kg)
Maximum capacity2,067 lbs. (938 kg)
Maximum people3
Maximum people10 / 1,323 lbs. (600 kg)