Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Pro 164 SS 2004 vs Princecraft Ventura 194 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Pro 164 SS 2004 vs Princecraft Ventura 194 2013 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 194 2013 has a 60-hp advantage over the Princecraft Pro 164 SS 2004's 90-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 Pro 164 SS 2004 carries 28 gallons versus 5 gallons in the Princecraft Ventura 194 2013. 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 194 2013 is rated for 10 passengers, while the Princecraft Pro 164 SS 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 194 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Ventura 194 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 Pro 164 SS 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 164 SS
ModelVentura 194
Model Year2004
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam88 in
Beam97 in. (2.5 m)
Beam - Meters2.24
Beam - Meters2.46
Beam - Inches88
Beam - Inches97
Draft [max] - Detail30 in
Draft [max] - Detail29 in. (0.7 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.76
Draft [max] - Meters0.74
Draft [max] - Inches3
Draft [max] - Inches29
Weight - Detail985 lbs
Weight - Detail2,058 lbs. (933 kg)
Weight - kg446.79
Weight - kg933.49
Weight - lbs.985
Weight - lbs.2058
Height - Detail38 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters0.97
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches38
Height - Inchesnot available
Height [transom]20 in
Height [transom]25 in. (0.64 m)
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 6 in
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 2 in. (5.8 m)
Length overall - Meters5.03
Length overall - Meters5.84
Length overall - Inches198
Length overall - Inches23
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) bottom
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet19.17
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail28 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail50 gal. (189 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters105.99
Fuel tank capacity - Liters189.27
Fuel tank capacity - Gal28
Fuel tank capacity - Gal5
Engine max90 HP
Engine max150 hp (112 kW)
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1300 lbs
Maximum capacity2,067 lbs. (938 kg)
Maximum people6 Persons
Maximum people10 / 1,323 lbs. (600 kg)
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thickness0.110 in. (2.8 mm) bottom 0.110 in. (2.8 mm) side
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee