Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Pro 165 SC 2005 vs Princecraft Ventura 191V O/B 2004 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Pro 165 SC 2005 vs Princecraft Ventura 191V O/B 2004 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Princecraft Pro 165 SC 2005 at 16,0 ft versus Princecraft Ventura 191V O/B 2004 at 19,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft Ventura 191V O/B 2004 tips the scales at 1 904 lbs — 1 126 lbs less than the Princecraft Pro 165 SC 2005 at 778 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 Pro 165 SC 2005 carries a rated maximum of 75 hp. Engine data for the Princecraft Ventura 191V O/B 2004 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 2 gal and 5 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Princecraft Ventura 191V O/B 2004 is rated for 10 passengers, while the Princecraft Pro 165 SC 2005 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 191V O/B 2004 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Ventura 191V O/B 2004 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 10 passengers and at 19,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princecraft Pro 165 SC 2005 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
ModelPro 165 SC
ModelVentura 191V O/B
Model Year2005
Model Year2004
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam84 in. (2.2 m)
Beam97 in
Beam - Meters2.13
Beam - Meters2.46
Beam - Inches84
Beam - Inches97
Depth - Detail30 in. (0.8 m)
Depth - Detail32 in
Depth - Centimeters76.2
Depth - Centimeters81.28
Depth - Inches3
Depth - Inches32
Draft [max] - Detail26 in. (0.7 m)
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.66
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches26
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail778 lbs. (353 kg)
Weight - Detail1904 lbs
Weight - kg352.89
Weight - kg863.64
Weight - lbs.778
Weight - lbs.1904
Width [transom] - Detail69 in. (1.8 m)
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height [transom]20 in. (0.5 m)
Height [transom]20 in
Length - Meters4.9
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet16
Length - Feet19
Length - Inches2
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 2 in. (4.9 m)
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Meters4.93
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Inches194
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Body / Hull
Hull thicknessBottom: .090 in. (2.3 mm) Side: .072 in. (1.8 mm)
Hull thicknessnot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail20 gal. (77 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail50 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters75.71
Fuel tank capacity - Liters189.27
Fuel tank capacity - Gal2
Fuel tank capacity - Gal5
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max75 hp (56 kw)
Engine maxnot available
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,185 lbs. (538 kg)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people5
Maximum people10 Persons / 1323 lbs