Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Pro Series 198 SC 2011 vs Princecraft Ventura 190 L I/O 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a modified vee Princecraft Pro Series 198 SC 2011 against a deep vee Princecraft Ventura 190 L I/O 2008 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Princecraft Pro Series 198 SC 2011 at 19,4 ft versus Princecraft Ventura 190 L I/O 2008 at 19,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft Ventura 190 L I/O 2008 tips the scales at 2 556 lbs — 990 lbs less than the Princecraft Pro Series 198 SC 2011 at 1 566 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 Princecraft Ventura 190 L I/O 2008 tops out at 220 hp. Engine specs for the Princecraft Pro Series 198 SC 2011 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.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 Pro Series 198 SC 2011 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Princecraft Ventura 190 L I/O 2008 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 Series 198 SC 2011 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Pro Series 198 SC 2011 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 7 passengers and at 19,4 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princecraft Ventura 190 L I/O 2008 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 Series 198 SC
ModelVentura 190 L I/O
Model Year2011
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam97 in. (2.5 m)
Beam97 in. (2.5 m)
Beam - Meters2.46
Beam - Meters2.46
Beam - Inches97
Beam - Inches97
Depth - Detail38 in. (1 m)
Depth - Detail32 in. (0.8 m)
Depth - Centimeters96.52
Depth - Centimeters81.28
Depth - Inches38
Depth - Inches32
Draft [max] - Detail31 in. (0.8 m)
Draft [max] - Detail30 in. (0.8 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.79
Draft [max] - Meters0.76
Draft [max] - Inches31
Draft [max] - Inches3
Weight - Detail1,566 lbs. (710 kg)
Weight - Detail2,556 lbs. (1,159 kg)
Weight - kg710.33
Weight - kg1159.38
Weight - lbs.1566
Weight - lbs.2556
Width [transom] - Detail84 in. (2.1 m)
Width [transom] - Detail83 in. (2.1 m)
Height [transom]25 in. (0.6 m)
Height [transom]32 in. (0.8 m)
Length - Feet19.42
Length - Feet19
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 5 in. (5.9 m
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 2 in. (5.8 m)
Length overall - Meters5.92
Length overall - Meters5.84
Length overall - Inches233
Length overall - Inches23
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters5.8
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches2
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.110 in. (2.8 mm) Side: 0.72 in. (1.8 mm)
Hull thicknessBottom & Side: 0.110 in. (2.8 mm)
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail60 gal. (227 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail50 gal. (189 l) based on deck boat equipped with 3.0 l
Fuel tank capacity - Liters227.12
Fuel tank capacity - Liters189.27
Fuel tank capacity - Gal6
Fuel tank capacity - Gal5
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeI/O
Engine maxnot available
Engine max220 hp (164 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,650 lbs. (748 kg)
Maximum capacityPerson & Total: 1,323 lbs. (600 kg)
Maximum people7 / 906 lbs. (411 kg)
Maximum people1