Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Pro 162 LX 2004 vs Princecraft Ventura 192 2009: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Pro 162 LX 2004 vs Princecraft Ventura 192 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.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 150 hp, the Princecraft Ventura 192 2009 has a 100-hp advantage over the Princecraft Pro 162 LX 2004's 50-hp ceiling - enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Princecraft Ventura 192 2009 carries 50 gallons versus 13 gallons in the Princecraft Pro 162 LX 2004. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Princecraft Ventura 192 2009 is rated for 10 passengers, while the Princecraft Pro 162 LX 2004 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 192 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Ventura 192 2009 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 Pro 162 LX 2004 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
ModelPro 162 LX
ModelVentura 192
Model Year2004
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam73 in.
Beam97 in. (2.5 m)
Beam - Meters1.85
Beam - Meters2.46
Beam - Inches73
Beam - Inches97
Draft [max] - Detail20 in.
Draft [max] - Detail29 in. (0.7 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.51
Draft [max] - Meters0.74
Draft [max] - Inches20
Draft [max] - Inches29
Weight - Detail644 lbs.
Weight - Detail2,078 lbs. (943 kg)
Weight - kg292.11
Weight - kg942.56
Weight - lbs.644
Weight - lbs.2078
Height - Detail30 in.
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters0.76
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches30
Height - Inchesnot available
Height [transom]20 in.
Height [transom]25 in. (0.64 m)
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 0 in.
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 2 in. (5.8 m)
Length overall - Meters4.88
Length overall - Meters5.84
Length overall - Inches192
Length overall - Inches230
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail32 in. (0.8 m)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters81.28
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches32
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail83 in. (2.1 m)
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet19.17
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail13 gal.
Fuel tank capacity - Detail50 gal. (189 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters49.21
Fuel tank capacity - Liters189.27
Fuel tank capacity - Gal13
Fuel tank capacity - Gal50
Engine max50 HP
Engine max150 hp (112 kW)
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1200 lbs.
Maximum capacityPerson: 1,323 lbs. (600 kg) Total: 2,067 lbs. (938 kg)
Maximum people6 Persons
Maximum people10
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