Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Pro 162 LX 2004 vs Princecraft Ventura 230 WRL 2025 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Pro 162 LX 2004 vs Princecraft Ventura 230 WRL 2025 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 250 hp, the Princecraft Ventura 230 WRL 2025 has a 200-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 230 WRL 2025 carries 55 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 230 WRL 2025 is rated for 7 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 230 WRL 2025 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Ventura 230 WRL 2025 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 7 passengers and at 23,1 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
Makenot available
ModelPro 162 LX
Modelnot available
Model Year2004
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters1.85
Beam - Meters3.08
Beam - Inches73
Beam - Inches121
Draft [max] - Detail20 in
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.51
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches2
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail644 lbs
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg292.11
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.644
Weight - lbs.not available
Height - Detail30 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters0.76
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches3
Height - Inchesnot available
Height [transom]20 in
Height [transom]not available
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Detail23.10 ft
Length overall - Meters4.88
Length overall - Meters7.04
Length overall - Inches192
Length overall - Inches277
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet23.1
Displacementnot available
Displacement2838.00 lbs
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail13 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters49.21
Fuel tank capacity - Liters208.2
Fuel tank capacity - Gal13
Fuel tank capacity - Gal55
Engine max50 HP
Engine maxnot available
Engine makenot available
Engine makeMercury
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower250 hp
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeoutboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1200 lbs
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people6 Persons
Maximum peoplenot available
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower