Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Sportfisher 20 LP4S 2007 vs Princecraft Ventura 192V L2S O/B 2005 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Sportfisher 20 LP4S 2007 vs Princecraft Ventura 192V L2S 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Princecraft Ventura 192V L2S O/B 2005 measures 19,0 feet overall (2005), giving it roughly 17,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Princecraft Sportfisher 20 LP4S 2007 at 2,0 feet (2007). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft Ventura 192V L2S O/B 2005 tips the scales at 1 904 lbs — 1 888 lbs less than the Princecraft Sportfisher 20 LP4S 2007 at 16 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 20 LP4S 2007 carries a rated maximum of 90 hp. Engine data for the Princecraft Ventura 192V L2S 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 Sportfisher 20 LP4S 2007 carries 33 gallons versus 5 gallons in the Princecraft Ventura 192V L2S O/B 2005. 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 192V L2S O/B 2005 is rated for 10 passengers, while the Princecraft Sportfisher 20 LP4S 2007 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 192V L2S O/B 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Ventura 192V L2S 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 20 LP4S 2007 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 20 LP4S
ModelVentura 192V L2S O/B
Model Year2007
Model Year2005
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.6 m)
Beam97 in. (2.5 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.46
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches97
Weight - Detail1,600 lbs. (726 kg)
Weight - Detail1,904 lbs. (864 kg)
Weight - kg725.75
Weight - kg863.64
Weight - lbs.16
Weight - lbs.1904
Length [deck]20 ft. 0 in. (6.1 m)
Length [deck]not available
Length - Meters6.2
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet2
Length - Feet19
Length - Inches6
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 6 in. (6.2 m)
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Meters6.25
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Inches246
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 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 - Detail33 gal. (125 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail50 gal. (189 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters124.92
Fuel tank capacity - Liters189.27
Fuel tank capacity - Gal33
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 capacityPerson: 1,495 lbs. (678 kg) Total: 2,097 lbs. (951 kg)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people9
Maximum people10 Persons / 1,323 lbs. (600 kg)