Matching a modified vee Princecraft Pro Series 179 WS 2010 against a deep vee Princecraft Ventura 220 WS 2009 means you're likely deciding between two genuinely different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.

Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Princecraft Ventura 220 WS 2009 measures 22,2 feet overall (2009), giving it roughly 4,8 additional feet of deck space compared to the Princecraft Pro Series 179 WS 2010 at 17,3 feet (2010). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft Ventura 220 WS 2009 tips the scales at 2 108 lbs — 809 lbs less than the Princecraft Pro Series 179 WS 2010 at 1 299 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 200 hp, the Princecraft Ventura 220 WS 2009 has a 65-hp advantage over the Princecraft Pro Series 179 WS 2010's 135-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 Ventura 220 WS 2009 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Princecraft Pro Series 179 WS 2010 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 220 WS 2009 could be the deciding factor.