Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft SP 176 FnP SE 2006 vs Princecraft Ventura 190V I/O 2004 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft SP 176 FnP SE 2006 vs Princecraft Ventura 190V I/O 2004 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Princecraft SP 176 FnP SE 2006 at 17,0 ft versus Princecraft Ventura 190V I/O 2004 at 19,0 ft. At 1 146 lbs and 1 155 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class — either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.
The Princecraft SP 176 FnP SE 2006 carries a rated maximum of 115 hp. Engine data for the Princecraft Ventura 190V I/O 2004 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Princecraft SP 176 FnP SE 2006 carries 28 gallons versus 5 gallons in the Princecraft Ventura 190V I/O 2004. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Princecraft Ventura 190V I/O 2004 is rated for 10 passengers, while the Princecraft SP 176 FnP SE 2006 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 190V I/O 2004 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Ventura 190V I/O 2004 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 10 passengers and at 19,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princecraft SP 176 FnP SE 2006 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
ModelSP 176 FnP SE
ModelVentura 190V I/O
Model Year2006
Model Year2004
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam87 in. (2.2 m)
Beam97 in
Beam - Meters2.21
Beam - Meters2.46
Beam - Inches87
Beam - Inches97
Depth - Detail40 in. (1.0 m)
Depth - Detail32 in
Depth - Centimeters101.6
Depth - Centimeters81.28
Depth - Inches4
Depth - Inches32
Draft [max] - Detail30 in. (0.8 m)
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.76
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches3
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail1,146 lbs. (520 kg)
Weight - Detail1155 lbs
Weight - kg519.82
Weight - kg523.9
Weight - lbs.1146
Weight - lbs.1155
Width [transom] - Detail68 in. (1.7 m)
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height [transom]20 in. (0.5 m)
Height [transom]32 in
Length - Meters5.3
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet17
Length - Feet19
Length - Inches5
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 5 in. (5.3 m)
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Meters5.31
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Inches209
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Body / Hull
Hull thicknessBottom: .090 in. (2.3 mm) Side: .072 in. (1.8 mm)
Hull thicknessnot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail28 gal. (106 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail50 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters105.99
Fuel tank capacity - Liters189.27
Fuel tank capacity - Gal28
Fuel tank capacity - Gal5
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max115 hp (86 kw)
Engine maxnot available
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,598 lbs. (725 kg)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people7
Maximum people10 Persons / 1323 lbs
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailStandard Black Painted Bunk Style Trailer
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - Weight489 lbs. (222 kg)
Trailer - Weightnot available