Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Super Pro 198 SC 2008 vs Princecraft Ventura 222V L2S I/O 2005 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Super Pro 198 SC 2008 vs Princecraft Ventura 222V L2S I/O 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Princecraft Super Pro 198 SC 2008 at 19,0 ft versus Princecraft Ventura 222V L2S I/O 2005 at 22,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft Ventura 222V L2S I/O 2005 tips the scales at 2 831 lbs — 2 675 lbs less than the Princecraft Super Pro 198 SC 2008 at 156 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 198 SC 2008 carries a rated maximum of 200 hp. Engine data for the Princecraft Ventura 222V L2S I/O 2005 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 6 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 222V L2S I/O 2005 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Princecraft Super Pro 198 SC 2008 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 L2S I/O 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Ventura 222V L2S I/O 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 198 SC 2008 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 198 SC
ModelVentura 222V L2S I/O
Model Year2008
Model Year2005
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam97 in. (2.5 m)
Beam97 in. (2.5 m)
Beam - Meters2.46
Beam - Meters2.46
Beam - Inches97
Beam - Inches97
Depth - Detail38 in. (1.0 m)
Depth - Detail32 in. (0.8 m)
Depth - Centimeters96.52
Depth - Centimeters81.28
Depth - Inches38
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 - Detail1,560 lbs. (708 kg)
Weight - Detail2,831 lbs. (1,284 kg)
Weight - kg707.6
Weight - kg1284.12
Weight - lbs.156
Weight - lbs.2831
Width [transom] - Detail84 in. (2.1 m)
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height [transom]25 in. (0.6 m)
Height [transom]32 in. (0.8 m)
Length - Meters5.9
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet19
Length - Feet22
Length - Inches5
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 5 in. (5.9 m)
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Meters5.92
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Inches233
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 - Detail60 gal. (227 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail50 gal. (189 l) (Specifications based on deck boat equipped with 4.3 l engine)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters227.12
Fuel tank capacity - Liters189.27
Fuel tank capacity - Gal6
Fuel tank capacity - Gal5
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max200 hp (149 kW)
Engine maxnot available
Operational Info
Maximum capacityPerson: 906 lbs. (411 kg) Total: 1,650 lbs. (748 kg)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people7
Maximum people12 Persons / 1,600 lbs. (726 kg)