Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft PR1652MT 2008 vs Princecraft Ventura 222V L2S I/O 2005 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft PR1652MT 2008 vs Princecraft Ventura 222V L2S I/O 2005 comparison sits squarely in the category of decisions where specs alone won't tell the whole story — intended use, storage, and long-term ownership costs all factor in.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Princecraft Ventura 222V L2S I/O 2005 measures 22,0 feet overall (2005), giving it roughly 7,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Princecraft PR1652MT 2008 at 15,0 feet (2008). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft Ventura 222V L2S I/O 2005 tips the scales at 2 831 lbs — 2 786 lbs less than the Princecraft PR1652MT 2008 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 Princecraft PR1652MT 2008 carries a rated maximum of 35 hp. Engine data for the Princecraft Ventura 222V L2S I/O 2005 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Princecraft Ventura 222V L2S I/O 2005 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Princecraft PR1652MT 2008 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 222V L2S I/O 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Ventura 222V L2S I/O 2005 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 PR1652MT 2008 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
ModelPR1652MT
ModelVentura 222V L2S I/O
Model Year2008
Model Year2005
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam75 in. (1.9 m)
Beam97 in. (2.5 m)
Beam - Meters1.91
Beam - Meters2.46
Beam - Inches75
Beam - Inches97
Depth - Detail21 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 - Detail2,831 lbs. (1,284 kg)
Weight - kg204.12
Weight - kg1284.12
Weight - lbs.45
Weight - lbs.2831
Width [transom] - Detail52 in. (1.3 m)
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height [transom]20 in. (0.5 m)
Height [transom]32 in. (0.8 m)
Length - Meters4.82
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet15
Length - Feet22
Length - Inches1
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail15 ft. 10 in. (4.82 m)
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Meters4.83
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Inches19
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialnot available
Hull thicknessHull: 0.072 in. (0.183 cm)
Hull thicknessBottom: .110 in. (2.8 mm) Side: .110 in. (2.8 mm)
Hull typeFlat
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - DetailPortable
Fuel tank capacity - Detail50 gal. (189 l) (Specifications based on deck boat equipped with 4.3 l engine)
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max35 hp (26 kW)
Engine maxnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters189.27
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal5
Operational Info
Maximum capacityPerson 715 lbs. (324 kg); Total: 1,216 lbs. (551 kg)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people5
Maximum people12 Persons / 1,600 lbs. (726 kg)