Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Super Pro 185 GL 2013 vs Princecraft Ventura 192 L2S 2008 — A Close Look at Two Deep Vees
When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Princecraft Super Pro 185 GL 2013 and the Princecraft Ventura 192 L2S 2008 are deep vee designs with aluminum construction — the buying decision usually comes down to a handful of practical questions: how many people are you putting on the water, how far do you trailer, and what does your tow vehicle weigh?
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Princecraft Super Pro 185 GL 2013 at 18,5 ft versus Princecraft Ventura 192 L2S 2008 at 19,0 ft. At 147 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 175 hp, the Princecraft Super Pro 185 GL 2013 has a 25-hp advantage over the Princecraft Ventura 192 L2S 2008's 150-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 4 gal and 5 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Princecraft Super Pro 185 GL 2013 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Princecraft Ventura 192 L2S 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 Super Pro 185 GL 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Super Pro 185 GL 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 18,5 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princecraft Ventura 192 L2S 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
ModelSuper Pro 185 GL
ModelVentura 192 L2S
Model Year2013
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam95 in. (2.4 m)
Beam97 in. (2.5 m)
Beam - Meters2.41
Beam - Meters2.46
Beam - Inches95
Beam - Inches97
Depth - Detail46 in. (1.2 m)
Depth - Detail32 in. (0.8 m)
Depth - Centimeters116.84
Depth - Centimeters81.28
Depth - Inches46
Depth - Inches32
Draft [max] - Detail33 in. (0.8 m)
Draft [max] - Detail29 in. (0.7 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.84
Draft [max] - Meters0.74
Draft [max] - Inches33
Draft [max] - Inches29
Weight - Detail1,470 lbs. (667 kg)
Weight - Detail1,960 lbs. (889 kg)
Weight - kg666.78
Weight - kg889.04
Weight - lbs.147
Weight - lbs.196
Width [transom] - Detail80 in. (2 m) chine
Width [transom] - Detail83 in. (2.1 m)
Height [transom]25 in. (0.6 m)
Height [transom]25 in. (0.64 m)
Length - Feet18.5
Length - Feet19
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 6 in. (5.6 m)
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 2 in. (5.8 m)
Length overall - Meters5.64
Length overall - Meters5.84
Length overall - Inches222
Length overall - Inches23
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters5.8
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches2
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thickness0.110 in. (2.8 mm) bottom 0.072 in. (1.8 mm) side
Hull thicknessBottom & Side: 0.110 in. (2.8 mm)
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail40 gal. (151 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail50 gal. (189 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters151.42
Fuel tank capacity - Liters189.27
Fuel tank capacity - Gal4
Fuel tank capacity - Gal5
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max175 hp (131 kW)
Engine max150 hp (112 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,902 lbs. (863 kg)
Maximum capacityPerson: 1,323 lbs. (600 kg) Total: 2,067 lbs. (938 kg)
Maximum people6 / 1,158 lbs. (525 kg)
Maximum people1