Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft PW 1655T 2009 vs Princecraft Ventura 190 I/O 2010 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a flat Princecraft PW 1655T 2009 against a deep vee Princecraft Ventura 190 I/O 2010 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 PW 1655T 2009 at 16,4 ft versus Princecraft Ventura 190 I/O 2010 at 19,2 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft Ventura 190 I/O 2010 tips the scales at 2 556 lbs — 1 898 lbs less than the Princecraft PW 1655T 2009 at 658 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 220 hp, the Princecraft Ventura 190 I/O 2010 has a 170-hp advantage over the Princecraft PW 1655T 2009's 50-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Princecraft PW 1655T 2009 is rated for 5 passengers, while the Princecraft Ventura 190 I/O 2010 caps at 1. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princecraft PW 1655T 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft PW 1655T 2009 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 5 passengers and at 16,4 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princecraft Ventura 190 I/O 2010 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
ModelPW 1655T
ModelVentura 190 I/O
Model Year2009
Model Year201
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam79 in. (2.01 m)
Beam97 in. (2.5 m)
Beam - Meters2.01
Beam - Meters2.46
Beam - Inches79
Beam - Inches97
Depth - Detail25 in. (0.64 m)
Depth - Detail32 in. (0.8 m)
Depth - Centimeters63.5
Depth - Centimeters81.28
Depth - Inches25
Depth - Inches32
Weight - Detail658 lbs. (298 kg)
Weight - Detail2,556 lbs. (1,159 kg)
Weight - kg298.46
Weight - kg1159.38
Weight - lbs.658
Weight - lbs.2556
Width [transom] - Detail55 in. (1.4 m)
Width [transom] - Detail83 in. (2.1 m)
Height [transom]20 in. (0.51 m)
Height [transom]32 in. (0.8 m)
Length - Feet16.42
Length - Feet19.17
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 5 in. (5 m)
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 2 in. (5.8 m)
Length overall - Meters5
Length overall - Meters5.84
Length overall - Inches197
Length overall - Inches23
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail30 in. (0.8 m)
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.76
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches3
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thickness0.100 in. (2.5 mm)
Hull thicknessBottom & Side: 0.110 in. (2.8 mm)
Hull typeFlat
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - DetailPortable
Fuel tank capacity - Detail50 gal. (189 l) based on deck boat equipped with 3.0 l
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeI/O
Engine max50 hp (37 kW)
Engine max220 hp (164 kW)
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters189.27
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal5
Operational Info
Maximum capacityPerson: 750 lbs. (340 kg) Total: 1,360 lbs. (617 kg)
Maximum capacityPerson & Total: 1,323 lbs. (600 kg)
Maximum people5
Maximum people1