Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Pro 165 SC 2006 vs Princecraft Ventura 222V L2S O/B 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Pro 165 SC 2006 vs Princecraft Ventura 222V L2S O/B 2007 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 222V L2S O/B 2007 measures 22,0 feet overall (2007), giving it roughly 6,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Princecraft Pro 165 SC 2006 at 16,0 feet (2006). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft Pro 165 SC 2006 tips the scales at 778 lbs — 553 lbs more than the Princecraft Ventura 222V L2S O/B 2007 at 225 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 power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 175 hp, the Princecraft Ventura 222V L2S O/B 2007 has a 100-hp advantage over the Princecraft Pro 165 SC 2006's 75-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. 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 222V L2S O/B 2007 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Princecraft Pro 165 SC 2006 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 222V L2S O/B 2007 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Ventura 222V L2S O/B 2007 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 12 passengers and at 22,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princecraft Pro 165 SC 2006 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 222V L2S O/B
Model Year2006
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam84 in. (2.2 m)
Beam97 in. (2.5 m)
Beam - Meters2.13
Beam - Meters2.46
Beam - Inches84
Beam - Inches97
Depth - Detail30 in. (0.8 m)
Depth - Detail32 in. (0.8 m)
Depth - Centimeters76.2
Depth - Centimeters81.28
Depth - Inches3
Depth - Inches32
Draft [max] - Detail26 in. (0.7 m)
Draft [max] - Detail31 in. (0.8 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.66
Draft [max] - Meters0.79
Draft [max] - Inches26
Draft [max] - Inches31
Weight - Detail778 lbs. (353 kg)
Weight - Detail2,250 lbs. (1,021 kg)
Weight - kg352.89
Weight - kg1020.58
Weight - lbs.778
Weight - lbs.225
Width [transom] - Detail69 in. (1.8 m)
Width [transom] - Detail83 in. (2.1 m)
Height [transom]20 in. (0.5 m)
Height [transom]25 in. (0.64 m)
Length - Meters4.9
Length - Meters6.8
Length - Feet16
Length - Feet22
Length - Inches2
Length - Inches2
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 2 in. (4.9 m)
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 2 in. (6.8 m)
Length overall - Meters4.93
Length overall - Meters6.76
Length overall - Inches194
Length overall - Inches266
Body / Hull
Hull thicknessBottom: .090 in. (2.3 mm) Side: .072 in. (1.8 mm)
Hull thicknessBottom & Side: 0.110 in. (2.8 mm)
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail20 gal. (77 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail50 gal (189 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters75.71
Fuel tank capacity - Liters189.27
Fuel tank capacity - Gal2
Fuel tank capacity - Gal5
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max75 hp (56 kw)
Engine max175 hp (131 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,185 lbs. (538 kg)
Maximum capacityPerson: 1,600 lbs. (726 kg) Total: 2,344 lbs. (1,063 kg)
Maximum people5
Maximum people12
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailStandard Painted Bunk Style Trailer
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - Weight450 lbs. (204 kg)
Trailer - Weightnot available