Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Tournament SP 178 DLX AE 2004 vs Princecraft Ventura 190V I/O 2004 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Tournament SP 178 DLX AE 2004 vs Princecraft Ventura 190V 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.
The Princecraft Tournament SP 178 DLX AE 2004 carries a rated maximum of 150 hp. Engine data for the Princecraft Ventura 190V 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 Tournament SP 178 DLX AE 2004 carries 35 gallons versus 5 gallons in the Princecraft Ventura 190V I/O 2004. 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 190V I/O 2004 is rated for 10 passengers, while the Princecraft Tournament SP 178 DLX AE 2004 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princecraft Ventura 190V I/O 2004 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Ventura 190V I/O 2004 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 Tournament SP 178 DLX AE 2004 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 6 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakePrincecraft
MakePrincecraft
ModelTournament SP 178 DLX AE
ModelVentura 190V I/O
Model Year2004
Model Year2004
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.34
Beam - Meters2.46
Beam - Inches92
Beam - Inches97
Draft [max] - Detail31 in
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.79
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches31
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail1168 lbs
Weight - Detail1155 lbs
Weight - kg529.8
Weight - kg523.9
Weight - lbs.1168
Weight - lbs.1155
Height - Detail40 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters1.02
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches4
Height - Inchesnot available
Height [transom]20 in
Height [transom]32 in
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 5 in
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Meters5.31
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Inches209
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail32 in
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters81.28
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches32
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet19
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail35 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail50 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters132.49
Fuel tank capacity - Liters189.27
Fuel tank capacity - Gal35
Fuel tank capacity - Gal5
Engine max150 HP
Engine maxnot available
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1455 lbs
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people6 Persons
Maximum people10 Persons / 1323 lbs