Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Pro Series 165 SC 2012 vs Princecraft Ventura 192 2025 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Pro Series 165 SC 2012 vs Princecraft Ventura 192 2025 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Princecraft Ventura 192 2025 measures 19,2 feet overall (2025), giving it roughly 3,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Princecraft Pro Series 165 SC 2012 at 16,2 feet (2012). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft Ventura 192 2025 tips the scales at 2 078 lbs — 1 183 lbs less than the Princecraft Pro Series 165 SC 2012 at 895 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 150 hp, the Princecraft Ventura 192 2025 has a 75-hp advantage over the Princecraft Pro Series 165 SC 2012's 75-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 Ventura 192 2025 carries 46 gallons versus 28 gallons in the Princecraft Pro Series 165 SC 2012. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
Both boats are rated for 5 passengers — a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.
Bottom line: The Princecraft Ventura 192 2025 at 19,2 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Princecraft Pro Series 165 SC 2012 at 16,2 ft wins on trailering ease, likely lower purchase price, and simpler docking — a solid choice for a buyer who wants more boat for less money.
General Boat Info
MakePrincecraft
Makenot available
ModelPro Series 165 SC
Modelnot available
Model Year2012
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam87 in. (2.2 m)
Beam9.70 ft
Beam - Meters2.21
Beam - Meters2.96
Beam - Inches87
Beam - Inches116
Depth - Detail33 in. (0.8 m)
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters83.82
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches33
Depth - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail29 in. (0.7 m)
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.74
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches29
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail895 lbs. (406 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg405.96
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.895
Weight - lbs.not available
Width [transom] - Detail71 in. (1.8 m)
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height [transom]20 in. (0.5 m)
Height [transom]not available
Length - Feet16.17
Length - Feet19.2
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 2 in. (4.9 m)
Length overall - Detail19.20 ft
Length overall - Meters4.93
Length overall - Meters5.85
Length overall - Inches194
Length overall - Inches230
Displacementnot available
Displacement2078.00 lbs
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialnot available
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.090 in. (2.3 mm) Side: 0.072 in. (1.8 mm)
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail28 gal. (106 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters105.99
Fuel tank capacity - Liters174.13
Fuel tank capacity - Gal28
Fuel tank capacity - Gal46
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeoutboard
Engine max75 hp (56 kW)
Engine maxnot available
Engine makenot available
Engine makeMercury
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower150 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,221 lbs. (554 kg)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people5 / 661 lbs. (300 kg)
Maximum peoplenot available
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower