Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Pro 186 2007 vs Princecraft Ventura 190 WS 2010 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Pro 186 2007 vs Princecraft Ventura 190 WS 2010 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 186 2007 at 18,0 ft versus Princecraft Ventura 190 WS 2010 at 19,2 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft Ventura 190 WS 2010 tips the scales at 1 918 lbs — 1 769 lbs less than the Princecraft Pro 186 2007 at 149 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 Pro 186 2007 has a 25-hp advantage over the Princecraft Ventura 190 WS 2010's 150-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 4 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 Pro 186 2007 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Princecraft Ventura 190 WS 2010 caps at 1. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princecraft Pro 186 2007 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Pro 186 2007 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 18,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princecraft Ventura 190 WS 2010 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 1 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakePrincecraft
MakePrincecraft
ModelPro 186
ModelVentura 190 WS
Model Year2007
Model Year201
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam95 in. (2.4 m)
Beam97 in. (2.5 m)
Beam - Meters2.41
Beam - Meters2.46
Beam - Inches95
Beam - Inches97
Depth - Detail46 in. (1.2 m)
Depth - Detail32 in. (0.8 m)
Depth - Centimeters116.84
Depth - Centimeters81.28
Depth - Inches46
Depth - Inches32
Draft [max] - Detail33 in. (0.8 m)
Draft [max] - Detail29 in. (0.7 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.84
Draft [max] - Meters0.74
Draft [max] - Inches33
Draft [max] - Inches29
Weight - Detail1,490 lbs. (676 kg)
Weight - Detail1,918 lbs. (870 kg)
Weight - kg675.85
Weight - kg869.99
Weight - lbs.149
Weight - lbs.1918
Width [transom] - Detail80 in. (2.0 m)
Width [transom] - Detail83 in. (2.1 m)
Height [transom]25 in. (0.6 m)
Height [transom]25 in. (0.64 m)
Length - Meters5.6
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet18
Length - Feet19.17
Length - Inches6
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 6 in. (5.6 m)
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 2 in. (5.8 m)
Length overall - Meters5.64
Length overall - Meters5.84
Length overall - Inches222
Length overall - Inches23
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.110 in. (2.8 mm) Side: 0.072 in. (1.8 mm)
Hull thicknessBottom & Side: 0.110 in. (2.8 mm)
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail40 gal. (151 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail50 gal. (189 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters151.42
Fuel tank capacity - Liters189.27
Fuel tank capacity - Gal4
Fuel tank capacity - Gal5
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max175 hp (131 kW)
Engine max150 hp (112 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacityPerson: 1,158 lbs. (525 kg) Total: 1,902 lbs. (863 kg)
Maximum capacityPerson: 1,323 lbs. (600 kg) Total: 2,067 lbs. (938 kg)
Maximum people8
Maximum people1