Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Pro 196 2004 vs Princecraft Ventura 222V L2S I/O 2005 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Pro 196 2004 vs Princecraft Ventura 222V L2S I/O 2005 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 196 2004 carries a rated maximum of 200 hp. Engine data for the Princecraft Ventura 222V L2S I/O 2005 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 6 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 I/O 2005 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Princecraft Pro 196 2004 caps at 9. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princecraft Ventura 222V L2S I/O 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Ventura 222V L2S I/O 2005 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 196 2004 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 9 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakePrincecraft
MakePrincecraft
ModelPro 196
ModelVentura 222V L2S I/O
Model Year2004
Model Year2005
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam96 in
Beam97 in. (2.5 m)
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Meters2.46
Beam - Inches96
Beam - Inches97
Draft [max] - Detail31 in
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.79
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches31
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail1520 lbs
Weight - Detail2,831 lbs. (1,284 kg)
Weight - kg689.46
Weight - kg1284.12
Weight - lbs.152
Weight - lbs.2831
Height - Detail46 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters1.17
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches46
Height - Inchesnot available
Height [transom]25 in
Height [transom]32 in. (0.8 m)
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 6 in
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Meters5.94
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Inches234
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail32 in. (0.8 m)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters81.28
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches32
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet22
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail60 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail50 gal. (189 l) (Specifications based on deck boat equipped with 4.3 l engine)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters227.12
Fuel tank capacity - Liters189.27
Fuel tank capacity - Gal6
Fuel tank capacity - Gal5
Engine max200 HP
Engine maxnot available
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1915 lbs
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people9 Persons
Maximum people12 Persons / 1,600 lbs. (726 kg)
Body / Hull
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessBottom: .110 in. (2.8 mm) Side: .110 in. (2.8 mm)