Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Pro 179 DX SC 2004 vs Princecraft Ventura 222 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Pro 179 DX SC 2004 vs Princecraft Ventura 222 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.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 200 hp, the Princecraft Ventura 222 2012 has a 65-hp advantage over the Princecraft Pro 179 DX SC 2004's 135-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 179 DX SC 2004 carries 35 gallons versus 5 gallons in the Princecraft Ventura 222 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 222 2012 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Princecraft Pro 179 DX SC 2004 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 222 2012 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Ventura 222 2012 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 12 passengers and at 22,2 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princecraft Pro 179 DX SC 2004 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 179 DX SC
ModelVentura 222
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] - Detail31 in
Draft [max] - Detail31 in. (0.8 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.79
Draft [max] - Meters0.79
Draft [max] - Inches31
Draft [max] - Inches31
Weight - Detail1200 lbs
Weight - Detail2,250 lbs. (1,021 kg)
Weight - kg544.31
Weight - kg1020.58
Weight - lbs.12
Weight - lbs.225
Height - Detail36 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters0.91
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches36
Height - Inchesnot available
Height [transom]20 in
Height [transom]25 in. (0.64 m)
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 10 in
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 2 in. (6.8 m)
Length overall - Meters5.44
Length overall - Meters6.76
Length overall - Inches214
Length overall - Inches266
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 - Feet22.17
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 max200 hp (149 kW)
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1280 lbs
Maximum capacity2,344 lbs. (1,063 kg)
Maximum people5 Persons
Maximum people12 / 1,600 lbs. (726 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