Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Sportfisher 18 2009 vs Princecraft Ventura 191V L4S O/B 2005: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Sportfisher 18 2009 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 Sportfisher 18 2009 at 18,3 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 - 510 lbs less than the Princecraft Sportfisher 18 2009 at 1 394 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 Sportfisher 18 2009 carries a rated maximum of 60 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.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Princecraft Ventura 191V L4S O/B 2005 carries 50 gallons versus 18 gallons in the Princecraft Sportfisher 18 2009. 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 191V L4S O/B 2005 is rated for 10 passengers, while the Princecraft Sportfisher 18 2009 caps at 9. 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 Sportfisher 18 2009 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 9 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakePrincecraft
MakePrincecraft
ModelSportfisher 18
ModelVentura 191V L4S O/B
Model Year2009
Model Year2005
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. (2.4 m)
Beam97 in. (2.5 m)
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Meters2.46
Beam - Inches96
Beam - Inches97
Weight - Detail1,394 lbs. (632 kg)
Weight - Detail1,904 lbs. (864 kg)
Weight - kg632.31
Weight - kg863.64
Weight - lbs.1394
Weight - lbs.1904
Length [at waterline]18 ft. 4 in. (5.6 m)
Length [at waterline]not available
Length [deck]18 ft. (5.5 m)
Length [deck]not available
Length - Feet18.33
Length - Feet19
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 4 in. (5.6 m)
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Meters5.59
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Inches220
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail32 in. (0.8 m)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters81.28
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches32
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]20 in. (0.5 m)
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialnot available
Hull typePontoon
Hull typenot available
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessBottom: .110 in. (2.8 mm) Side: .110 in. (2.8 mm)
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter23 in. (0.58 m)
Tube diameternot available
Tube gauge0.080 in. (2 mm)
Tube gaugenot available
Number of tubes2
Number of tubesnot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - DetailPortable with hose and bulb, or Optional permanent 18 gal. (68 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail50 gal. (189 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters68.14
Fuel tank capacity - Liters189.27
Fuel tank capacity - Gal18
Fuel tank capacity - Gal50
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max60 hp (45 kW)
Engine maxnot available
Operational Info
Maximum capacityPerson: 1,229 lbs. (557 kg) Total: 1,730 lbs. (785 kg)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people9
Maximum people10 Persons / 1,323 lbs. (600 kg)