Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Tournament SP 178 SC 2005 vs Princecraft Ventura 191V L4S O/B 2005 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Tournament SP 178 SC 2005 vs Princecraft Ventura 191V 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Princecraft Tournament SP 178 SC 2005 at 17,0 ft versus Princecraft Ventura 191V L4S O/B 2005 at 19,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft Ventura 191V L4S O/B 2005 tips the scales at 1 904 lbs — 745 lbs less than the Princecraft Tournament SP 178 SC 2005 at 1 159 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 Tournament SP 178 SC 2005 carries a rated maximum of 150 hp. Engine data for the Princecraft Ventura 191V L4S O/B 2005 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 SC 2005 carries 35 gallons versus 5 gallons in the Princecraft Ventura 191V L4S O/B 2005. 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 191V L4S O/B 2005 is rated for 10 passengers, while the Princecraft Tournament SP 178 SC 2005 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 191V L4S O/B 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Ventura 191V L4S O/B 2005 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 SC 2005 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 SC
ModelVentura 191V L4S O/B
Model Year2005
Model Year2005
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam92 in. (2.3 m)
Beam97 in. (2.5 m)
Beam - Meters2.34
Beam - Meters2.46
Beam - Inches92
Beam - Inches97
Depth - Detail40 in. (1.0 m)
Depth - Detail32 in. (0.8 m)
Depth - Centimeters101.6
Depth - Centimeters81.28
Depth - Inches4
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 - Detail1,159 lbs. (526 kg)
Weight - Detail1,904 lbs. (864 kg)
Weight - kg525.71
Weight - kg863.64
Weight - lbs.1159
Weight - lbs.1904
Width [transom] - Detail75 in. (1.9 m)
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height [transom]20 in. (0.5 m)
Height [transom]20 in. (0.5 m)
Length - Meters5.3
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet17
Length - Feet19
Length - Inches5
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 5 in. (5.3 m)
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Meters5.31
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Inches209
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Body / Hull
Hull thicknessBottom: .100 in. (2.5 mm) Side: .072 in. (1.8 mm)
Hull thicknessBottom: .110 in. (2.8 mm) Side: .110 in. (2.8 mm)
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail35 gal. Built-in (132 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail50 gal. (189 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters132.49
Fuel tank capacity - Liters189.27
Fuel tank capacity - Gal35
Fuel tank capacity - Gal5
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max150 hp (112 kw)
Engine maxnot available
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,488 lbs. (675 kg)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people6
Maximum people10 Persons / 1,323 lbs. (600 kg)