Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Seasprite 2005 vs Princecraft Ventura 192 2011 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Seasprite 2005 vs Princecraft Ventura 192 2011 comparison sits squarely in the category of decisions where specs alone won't tell the whole story — intended use, storage, and long-term ownership costs all factor in.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Princecraft Ventura 192 2011 measures 19,2 feet overall (2011), giving it roughly 7,2 additional feet of deck space compared to the Princecraft Seasprite 2005 at 12,0 feet (2005). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft Ventura 192 2011 tips the scales at 2 078 lbs — 2 065 lbs less than the Princecraft Seasprite 2005 at 13 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 150 hp, the Princecraft Ventura 192 2011 has a 140-hp advantage over the Princecraft Seasprite 2005's 10-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 192 2011 is rated for 10 passengers, while the Princecraft Seasprite 2005 caps at 3. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princecraft Ventura 192 2011 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Ventura 192 2011 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 Seasprite 2005 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 3 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakePrincecraft
MakePrincecraft
ModelSeasprite
ModelVentura 192
Model Year2005
Model Year2011
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam58 in. (1.5 m)
Beam97 in. (2.5 m)
Beam - Meters1.47
Beam - Meters2.46
Beam - Inches58
Beam - Inches97
Depth - Detail21 in. (0.5 m)
Depth - Detail32 in. (0.8 m)
Depth - Centimeters53.34
Depth - Centimeters81.28
Depth - Inches21
Depth - Inches32
Draft [max] - Detail13 in. (0.4 m)
Draft [max] - Detail29 in. (0.7 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.33
Draft [max] - Meters0.74
Draft [max] - Inches13
Draft [max] - Inches29
Weight - Detail130 lbs. (59 kg)
Weight - Detail2,078 lbs. (943 kg)
Weight - kg58.97
Weight - kg942.56
Weight - lbs.13
Weight - lbs.2078
Width [transom] - Detail45 in. (1.1 m)
Width [transom] - Detail83 in. (2.1 m)
Height [transom]15 in. (0.4 m)
Height [transom]25 in. (0.64 m)
Length - Meters3.7
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet12
Length - Feet19.17
Length - Inches4
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail12 ft. 4 in. (3.7 m)
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 2 in. (5.8 m)
Length overall - Meters3.76
Length overall - Meters5.84
Length overall - Inches148
Length overall - Inches23
Body / Hull
Hull thicknessBottom: .051 in. (1.3 mm) Side: .051 in. (1.3 mm)
Hull thicknessBottom & Side: 0.110 in. (2.8 mm)
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - DetailPortable
Fuel tank capacity - Detail50 gal. (189 l)
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max10 hp (8 kw)
Engine max150 hp (112 kW)
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters189.27
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal5
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Operational Info
Maximum capacity620 lbs. (281 kg)
Maximum capacity2,067 lbs. (938 kg)
Maximum people3
Maximum people10 / 1,323 lbs. (600 kg)