Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Super Pro 176 SE 2007 vs Princecraft Ventura 222V I/O 2004: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Super Pro 176 SE 2007 vs Princecraft Ventura 222V I/O 2004 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 222V I/O 2004 measures 22,0 feet overall (2004), giving it roughly 5,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Princecraft Super Pro 176 SE 2007 at 17,0 feet (2007). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft Ventura 222V I/O 2004 tips the scales at 2 831 lbs - 1 396 lbs less than the Princecraft Super Pro 176 SE 2007 at 1 435 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 Super Pro 176 SE 2007 carries a rated maximum of 150 hp. Engine data for the Princecraft Ventura 222V I/O 2004 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 222V I/O 2004 carries 50 gallons versus 40 gallons in the Princecraft Super Pro 176 SE 2007. 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 222V I/O 2004 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Princecraft Super Pro 176 SE 2007 caps at 7. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princecraft Ventura 222V I/O 2004 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Ventura 222V I/O 2004 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 12 passengers and at 22,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princecraft Super Pro 176 SE 2007 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 7 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakePrincecraft
MakePrincecraft
ModelSuper Pro 176 SE
ModelVentura 222V I/O
Model Year2007
Model Year2004
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam92 in. (2.3 m)
Beam97 in.
Beam - Meters2.34
Beam - Meters2.46
Beam - Inches92
Beam - Inches97
Depth - Detail41 in. (1.0 m)
Depth - Detail32 in.
Depth - Centimeters104.14
Depth - Centimeters81.28
Depth - Inches41
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 - Detail1,435 lbs. (651 kg)
Weight - Detail2831 lbs.
Weight - kg650.9
Weight - kg1284.12
Weight - lbs.1435
Weight - lbs.2831
Width [transom] - Detail80 in. (2.0 m)
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height [transom]25 in. (0.6 m)
Height [transom]32 in.
Length - Meters5.3
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet17
Length - Feet22
Length - Inches6
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 6 in. (5.3 m)
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Meters5.33
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Inches210
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialnot available
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.100 in. (2.5 mm) Side: 0.072 in. (1.8 mm)
Hull thicknessnot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail40 gal. (151 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail50 gal.
Fuel tank capacity - Liters151.42
Fuel tank capacity - Liters189.27
Fuel tank capacity - Gal40
Fuel tank capacity - Gal50
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max150 hp (112 kW)
Engine maxnot available
Operational Info
Maximum capacityPerson: 992 lbs. (450 kg) Total: 1,736 lbs. (787 kg)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people7
Maximum people12 Persons / 1600 lbs.