Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft PW 1760 2011 vs Princecraft Ventura 220 WS 2013: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft PW 1760 2011 is a modified-V design and the Princecraft Ventura 220 WS 2013 is a deep-V design, so you're likely deciding between two noticeably 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 2013 measures 22,2 feet overall (2013), giving it roughly 4,7 additional feet of deck space compared to the Princecraft PW 1760 2011 at 17,5 feet (2011). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft Ventura 220 WS 2013 tips the scales at 2 108 lbs - 1 326 lbs less than the Princecraft PW 1760 2011 at 782 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 2013 has a 140-hp advantage over the Princecraft PW 1760 2011's 60-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 Ventura 220 WS 2013 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Princecraft PW 1760 2011 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princecraft Ventura 220 WS 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Ventura 220 WS 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 12 passengers and at 22,2 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princecraft PW 1760 2011 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 6 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakePrincecraft
MakePrincecraft
ModelPW 1760
ModelVentura 220 WS
Model Year2011
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam83.5 in. (2.12 m)
Beam97 in. (2.5 m)
Beam - Meters2.13
Beam - Meters2.46
Beam - Inches83.5
Beam - Inches97
Depth - DetailSide: 25 in. (0.64 m)
Depth - Detail32 in. (0.8 m)
Depth - Centimeters63.5
Depth - Centimeters81.28
Depth - Inches25
Depth - Inches32
Weight - Detail782 lbs. (354 kg)
Weight - Detail2,108 lbs. (956 kg)
Weight - kg354.71
Weight - kg956.17
Weight - lbs.782
Weight - lbs.2108
Width [transom] - Detail60 in. (1.52 m)
Width [transom] - Detail83 in. (2.1 m) bottom
Height [transom]20 in. (0.51 m)
Height [transom]25 in. (0.64 m)
Length - Feet17.5
Length - Feet22.17
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 6 in. (5.33 m)
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 2 in. (6.8 m)
Length overall - Meters5.33
Length overall - Meters6.76
Length overall - Inches210
Length overall - Inches266
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail31 in. (0.8 m)
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.79
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches31
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thickness0.100 in. (2.5 mm)
Hull thickness0.110 in. (2.8 mm) bottom 0.110 in. (2.8 mm) side
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - DetailPortable
Fuel tank capacity - Detail50 gal. (189 l)
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max60 hp (45 kW)
Engine max200 hp (149 kW)
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters189.27
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal50
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,550 lbs. (703 kg)
Maximum capacity2,344 lbs. (1,063 kg)
Maximum people6 / 990 lbs. (449 kg)
Maximum people12 / 1,600 lbs. (726 kg)