Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Pro 174 SS 2004 vs Princecraft Ventura 192 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Pro 174 SS 2004 vs Princecraft Ventura 192 2012 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.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 135 hp for the Princecraft Pro 174 SS 2004 and 150 hp for the Princecraft Ventura 192 2012. Real-world performance will come down more to which motor is actually bolted on, its load at the time, and whether it's a 4-stroke or 2-stroke setup. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Princecraft Pro 174 SS 2004 carries 35 gallons versus 5 gallons in the Princecraft Ventura 192 2012. 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 2012 is rated for 10 passengers, while the Princecraft Pro 174 SS 2004 caps at 7. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princecraft Ventura 192 2012 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Ventura 192 2012 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 174 SS 2004 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 7 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakePrincecraft
MakePrincecraft
ModelPro 174 SS
ModelVentura 192
Model Year2004
Model Year2012
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam92 in
Beam97 in. (2.5 m)
Beam - Meters2.34
Beam - Meters2.46
Beam - Inches92
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 - Detail1238 lbs
Weight - Detail2,078 lbs. (943 kg)
Weight - kg561.55
Weight - kg942.56
Weight - lbs.1238
Weight - lbs.2078
Height - Detail40 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters1.02
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches4
Height - Inchesnot available
Height [transom]20 in
Height [transom]25 in. (0.64 m)
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 5 in
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 2 in. (5.8 m)
Length overall - Meters5.31
Length overall - Meters5.84
Length overall - Inches209
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)
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet19.17
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail35 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail50 gal. (189 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters132.49
Fuel tank capacity - Liters189.27
Fuel tank capacity - Gal35
Fuel tank capacity - Gal5
Engine max135 HP
Engine max150 hp (112 kW)
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1590 lbs
Maximum capacity2,067 lbs. (938 kg)
Maximum people7 Persons
Maximum people10 / 1,323 lbs. (600 kg)
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