Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Sportfisher 20 L4S 2007 vs Princecraft Ventura 191 L4S 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a pontoon Princecraft Sportfisher 20 L4S 2007 against a deep vee Princecraft Ventura 191 L4S 2008 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Princecraft Ventura 191 L4S 2008 measures 19,0 feet overall (2008), giving it roughly 17,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Princecraft Sportfisher 20 L4S 2007 at 2,0 feet (2007). At 158 lbs and 196 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 power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 220 hp, the Princecraft Ventura 191 L4S 2008 has a 130-hp advantage over the Princecraft Sportfisher 20 L4S 2007's 90-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 Sportfisher 20 L4S 2007 carries 18 gallons versus 5 gallons in the Princecraft Ventura 191 L4S 2008. 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 Sportfisher 20 L4S 2007 is rated for 11 passengers, while the Princecraft Ventura 191 L4S 2008 caps at 1. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princecraft Sportfisher 20 L4S 2007 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Sportfisher 20 L4S 2007 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 11 passengers and at 2,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princecraft Ventura 191 L4S 2008 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 1 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakePrincecraft
MakePrincecraft
ModelSportfisher 20 L4S
ModelVentura 191 L4S
Model Year2007
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 0 in. (2.4 m)
Beam97 in. (2.5 m)
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Meters2.46
Beam - Inches96
Beam - Inches97
Weight - Detail1,580 lbs. (717 kg)
Weight - Detail1,960 lbs. (889 kg)
Weight - kg716.68
Weight - kg889.04
Weight - lbs.158
Weight - lbs.196
Length [deck]20 ft. 0 in. (6.1 m)
Length [deck]not available
Length - Meters6.2
Length - Meters5.8
Length - Feet2
Length - Feet19
Length - Inches4
Length - Inches2
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 4 in. (6.2 m)
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 2 in. (5.8 m)
Length overall - Meters6.2
Length overall - Meters5.84
Length overall - Inches244
Length overall - Inches23
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail32 in. (0.8 m)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters81.28
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches32
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail29 in. (0.7 m)
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.74
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches29
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail83 in. (2.1 m)
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]25 in. (0.64 m)
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typePontoon
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessBottom & Side: 0.110 in. (2.8 mm)
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter25 in. (0.64 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 - Detail18 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 - Gal5
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max90 hp (67 kW)
Engine max220 hp (112 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacityPerson: 1,495 lbs. (678 kg) Total: 2,097 lbs. (951 kg)
Maximum capacityPerson: 1,323 lbs. (600 kg) Total: 2,067 lbs. (938 kg)
Maximum people11
Maximum people1