Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Pro Series 198 SC 2011 vs Princecraft Ventura 190 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a modified vee Princecraft Pro Series 198 SC 2011 against a deep vee Princecraft Ventura 190 2012 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 2012 at 19,2 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft Ventura 190 2012 tips the scales at 1 868 lbs — 302 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 2012 tops out at 150 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 Ventura 190 2012 is rated for 10 passengers, while the Princecraft Pro Series 198 SC 2011 caps at 7. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princecraft Ventura 190 2012 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Ventura 190 2012 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 10 passengers and at 19,2 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princecraft Pro Series 198 SC 2011 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 7 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakePrincecraft
MakePrincecraft
ModelPro Series 198 SC
ModelVentura 19
Model Year2011
Model Year2012
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] - Detail29 in. (0.7 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.79
Draft [max] - Meters0.74
Draft [max] - Inches31
Draft [max] - Inches29
Weight - Detail1,566 lbs. (710 kg)
Weight - Detail1,868 lbs. (847 kg)
Weight - kg710.33
Weight - kg847.31
Weight - lbs.1566
Weight - lbs.1868
Width [transom] - Detail84 in. (2.1 m)
Width [transom] - Detail83 in. (2.1 m)
Height [transom]25 in. (0.6 m)
Height [transom]25 in. (0.64 m)
Length - Feet19.42
Length - Feet19.17
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
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)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters227.12
Fuel tank capacity - Liters189.27
Fuel tank capacity - Gal6
Fuel tank capacity - Gal5
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine maxnot available
Engine max150 hp (112 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,650 lbs. (748 kg)
Maximum capacity2,067 lbs. (938 kg)
Maximum people7 / 906 lbs. (411 kg)
Maximum people10 / 1,323 lbs. (600 kg)