Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Pro 174 SS 2004 vs Princecraft Ventura 221V O/B 2004 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Pro 174 SS 2004 vs Princecraft Ventura 221V 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.
The Princecraft Pro 174 SS 2004 carries a rated maximum of 135 hp. Engine data for the Princecraft Ventura 221V O/B 2004 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Princecraft Pro 174 SS 2004 carries 35 gallons versus 5 gallons in the Princecraft Ventura 221V O/B 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 221V O/B 2004 is rated for 12 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 221V O/B 2004 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Ventura 221V O/B 2004 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 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 221V O/B
Model Year2004
Model Year2004
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.34
Beam - Meters2.46
Beam - Inches92
Beam - Inches97
Draft [max] - Detail30 in
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.76
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches3
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail1238 lbs
Weight - Detail1939 lbs
Weight - kg561.55
Weight - kg879.51
Weight - lbs.1238
Weight - lbs.1939
Height - Detail40 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters1.02
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches4
Height - Inchesnot available
Height [transom]20 in
Height [transom]20 in
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 5 in
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Meters5.31
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Inches209
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail32 in
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters81.28
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches32
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet22
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail35 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail50 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters132.49
Fuel tank capacity - Liters189.27
Fuel tank capacity - Gal35
Fuel tank capacity - Gal5
Engine max135 HP
Engine maxnot available
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1590 lbs
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people7 Persons
Maximum people12 Persons / 1645 lbs