Matching a modified vee Princecraft Sport 172 2010 against a deep vee Princecraft Ventura 190 WS 2010 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Princecraft Sport 172 2010 at 17,4 ft versus Princecraft Ventura 190 WS 2010 at 19,2 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft Ventura 190 WS 2010 tips the scales at 1 918 lbs — 693 lbs less than the Princecraft Sport 172 2010 at 1 225 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 190 WS 2010 has a 35-hp advantage over the Princecraft Sport 172 2010's 115-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Princecraft Sport 172 2010 carries 35 gallons versus 5 gallons in the Princecraft Ventura 190 WS 2010. 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 Sport 172 2010 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Princecraft Ventura 190 WS 2010 caps at 1. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princecraft Sport 172 2010 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Sport 172 2010 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 17,4 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princecraft Ventura 190 WS 2010 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 1 that costs less to run day-to-day.