Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Sport 164 WS 2013 vs Princecraft Ventura 191V L4S O/B 2005 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Sport 164 WS 2013 vs Princecraft Ventura 191V L4S O/B 2005 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 Sport 164 WS 2013 at 16,5 ft versus Princecraft Ventura 191V L4S O/B 2005 at 19,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft Ventura 191V L4S O/B 2005 tips the scales at 1 904 lbs — 896 lbs less than the Princecraft Sport 164 WS 2013 at 1 008 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 Princecraft Sport 164 WS 2013 carries a rated maximum of 90 hp. Engine data for the Princecraft Ventura 191V L4S O/B 2005 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 2 gal and 5 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Princecraft Ventura 191V L4S O/B 2005 is rated for 10 passengers, while the Princecraft Sport 164 WS 2013 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 191V L4S O/B 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Ventura 191V L4S O/B 2005 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 Sport 164 WS 2013 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
ModelSport 164 WS
ModelVentura 191V L4S O/B
Model Year2013
Model Year2005
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam84 in. (2.1 m)
Beam97 in. (2.5 m)
Beam - Meters2.13
Beam - Meters2.46
Beam - Inches84
Beam - Inches97
Depth - Detail35 in. (0.9 m)
Depth - Detail32 in. (0.8 m)
Depth - Centimeters88.9
Depth - Centimeters81.28
Depth - Inches35
Depth - Inches32
Draft [max] - Detail31 in. (0.8 m)
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.79
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches31
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail1,008 lbs. (457 kg)
Weight - Detail1,904 lbs. (864 kg)
Weight - kg457.22
Weight - kg863.64
Weight - lbs.1008
Weight - lbs.1904
Width [transom] - Detail69 in. (1.8 m) chine
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height [transom]20 in. (0.5 m)
Height [transom]20 in. (0.5 m)
Length - Feet16.5
Length - Feet19
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 6 in. (5 m)
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Meters5.03
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Inches198
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialnot available
Hull thickness0.09 in. (2.3 mm) bottom 0.072 in. (1.8 mm) side
Hull thicknessBottom: .110 in. (2.8 mm) Side: .110 in. (2.8 mm)
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail20 gal. (77 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail50 gal. (189 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters75.71
Fuel tank capacity - Liters189.27
Fuel tank capacity - Gal2
Fuel tank capacity - Gal5
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max90 hp (67 kW)
Engine maxnot available
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,410 lbs. (640 kg)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people6 / 808 lbs. (367 kg)
Maximum people10 Persons / 1,323 lbs. (600 kg)