Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft PR1852MT 2006 vs Princecraft Ventura 222 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft PR1852MT 2006 vs Princecraft Ventura 222 2009 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 222 2009 measures 22,2 feet overall (2009), giving it roughly 4,2 additional feet of deck space compared to the Princecraft PR1852MT 2006 at 18,0 feet (2006). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft Ventura 222 2009 tips the scales at 225 lbs — 221 lbs less than the Princecraft PR1852MT 2006 at 4 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 Ventura 222 2009 tops out at 200 hp. Engine specs for the Princecraft PR1852MT 2006 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Princecraft Ventura 222 2009 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Princecraft PR1852MT 2006 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 222 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Ventura 222 2009 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 PR1852MT 2006 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
ModelPR1852MT
ModelVentura 222
Model Year2006
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam75 in. (1.9 m)
Beam97 in. (2.5 m)
Beam - Meters1.91
Beam - Meters2.46
Beam - Inches75
Beam - Inches97
Weight - Detail400 lbs. (181 kg)
Weight - Detail2,250 lbs. (1,021 kg)
Weight - kg181.44
Weight - kg1020.58
Weight - lbs.4
Weight - lbs.225
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 - Meters5.5
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet18
Length - Feet22.17
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 0 in. (5.5 m)
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 2 in. (6.8 m)
Length overall - Meters5.49
Length overall - Meters6.76
Length overall - Inches216
Length overall - Inches266
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail32 in. (0.8 m)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters81.28
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches32
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
Engine and Drivetrain
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
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
Engine maxnot available
Engine max200 hp (149 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,375 lbs. (624 kg)
Maximum capacityPerson: 1,600 lbs. (726 kg) Total: 2,344 lbs. (1,063 kg)
Maximum people6
Maximum people12
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessBottom & Side: 0.110 in. (2.8 mm)
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee