Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Resorter 20 2009 vs Princecraft Ventura 220 WS 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a modified vee Princecraft Resorter 20 2009 against a deep vee Princecraft Ventura 220 WS 2013 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 2013 measures 22,2 feet overall (2013), giving it roughly 7,7 additional feet of deck space compared to the Princecraft Resorter 20 2009 at 14,5 feet (2009). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft Ventura 220 WS 2013 tips the scales at 2 108 lbs — 2 079 lbs less than the Princecraft Resorter 20 2009 at 29 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 170-hp advantage over the Princecraft Resorter 20 2009's 30-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 Resorter 20 2009 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 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 Resorter 20 2009 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 5 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakePrincecraft
MakePrincecraft
ModelResorter 2
ModelVentura 220 WS
Model Year2009
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam73 in. (1.9 m)
Beam97 in. (2.5 m)
Beam - Meters1.85
Beam - Meters2.46
Beam - Inches73
Beam - Inches97
Depth - Detail29 in. (0.7 m)
Depth - Detail32 in. (0.8 m)
Depth - Centimeters73.66
Depth - Centimeters81.28
Depth - Inches29
Depth - Inches32
Draft [max] - Detail16 in. (0.4 m)
Draft [max] - Detail31 in. (0.8 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.41
Draft [max] - Meters0.79
Draft [max] - Inches16
Draft [max] - Inches31
Weight - Detail290 lbs. (132 kg)
Weight - Detail2,108 lbs. (956 kg)
Weight - kg131.54
Weight - kg956.17
Weight - lbs.29
Weight - lbs.2108
Width [transom] - Detail63 in. (1.6 m)
Width [transom] - Detail83 in. (2.1 m) bottom
Height [transom]20 in. (0.5 m)
Height [transom]25 in. (0.64 m)
Length - Feet14.5
Length - Feet22.17
Length overall - Detail14 ft. 6 in. (4.4 m)
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 2 in. (6.8 m)
Length overall - Meters4.42
Length overall - Meters6.76
Length overall - Inches174
Length overall - Inches266
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.072 in. (1.8 mm) Side: 0.064 in. (1.6 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 max30 hp (24 kW)
Engine max200 hp (149 kW)
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters189.27
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal5
Operational Info
Maximum capacityPerson: 661 lbs. (300 kg) Total: 1,079 lbs. (489 kg)
Maximum capacity2,344 lbs. (1,063 kg)
Maximum people5
Maximum people12 / 1,600 lbs. (726 kg)