Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Super Pro 186 SE 2008 vs Princecraft Ventura 221V L4S O/B 2005 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Super Pro 186 SE 2008 vs Princecraft Ventura 221V 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Princecraft Ventura 221V L4S O/B 2005 measures 22,0 feet overall (2005), giving it roughly 4,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Princecraft Super Pro 186 SE 2008 at 18,0 feet (2008). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft Ventura 221V L4S O/B 2005 tips the scales at 1 939 lbs — 414 lbs less than the Princecraft Super Pro 186 SE 2008 at 1 525 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 186 SE 2008 carries a rated maximum of 175 hp. Engine data for the Princecraft Ventura 221V L4S O/B 2005 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.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 Ventura 221V L4S O/B 2005 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Princecraft Super Pro 186 SE 2008 caps at 8. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princecraft Ventura 221V L4S O/B 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Ventura 221V L4S O/B 2005 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 186 SE 2008 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 8 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakePrincecraft
MakePrincecraft
ModelSuper Pro 186 SE
ModelVentura 221V L4S O/B
Model Year2008
Model Year2005
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] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.84
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches33
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail1,525 lbs. (692 kg)
Weight - Detail1,939 lbs. (880 kg)
Weight - kg691.73
Weight - kg879.51
Weight - lbs.1525
Weight - lbs.1939
Width [transom] - Detail80 in. (2.0 m)
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height [transom]25 in. (0.6 m)
Height [transom]20 in. (0.5 m)
Length - Meters5.6
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet18
Length - Feet22
Length - Inches6
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 6 in. (5.6 m)
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Meters5.64
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Inches222
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialnot available
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.110 in. (2.8 mm) Side: 0.072 in. (1.8 mm)
Hull thicknessBottom: .110 in. (2.8 mm) Side: .110 in. (2.8 mm)
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
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
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max175 hp (131 kW)
Engine maxnot available
Operational Info
Maximum capacityPerson: 1,158 lbs. (525 kg) Total: 1,902 lbs. (863 kg)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people8
Maximum people12 Persons / 1,600 lbs. (726 kg)