Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Tournament SP 188 BT 2004 vs Princecraft Ventura 190 L 2008: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Tournament SP 188 BT 2004 vs Princecraft Ventura 190 L 2008 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 power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 150 hp, the Princecraft Ventura 190 L 2008 has a 70-hp advantage over the Princecraft Tournament SP 188 BT 2004's 80-hp ceiling - enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Princecraft Tournament SP 188 BT 2004 carries 60 gallons versus 50 gallons in the Princecraft Ventura 190 L 2008. 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 190 L 2008 is rated for 10 passengers, while the Princecraft Tournament SP 188 BT 2004 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 190 L 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Ventura 190 L 2008 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 188 BT 2004 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
ModelTournament SP 188 BT
ModelVentura 190 L
Model Year2004
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam94 in.
Beam97 in. (2.5 m)
Beam - Meters2.39
Beam - Meters2.46
Beam - Inches94
Beam - Inches97
Draft [max] - Detail31 in.
Draft [max] - Detail29 in. (0.7 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.79
Draft [max] - Meters0.74
Draft [max] - Inches31
Draft [max] - Inches29
Weight - Detail1192 lbs.
Weight - Detail1,868 lbs. (847 kg)
Weight - kg540.68
Weight - kg847.31
Weight - lbs.1192
Weight - lbs.1868
Height - Detail40 in.
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters1.02
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches40
Height - Inchesnot available
Height [transom]20 in.
Height [transom]25 in. (0.64 m)
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 4 in.
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 2 in. (5.8 m)
Length overall - Meters5.59
Length overall - Meters5.84
Length overall - Inches220
Length overall - Inches230
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail32 in. (0.8 m)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters81.28
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches32
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail83 in. (2.1 m)
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters5.8
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet19
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches2
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail60 gal.
Fuel tank capacity - Detail50 gal. (189 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters227.12
Fuel tank capacity - Liters189.27
Fuel tank capacity - Gal60
Fuel tank capacity - Gal50
Engine max80 HP
Engine max150 hp (112 kW)
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1600 lbs.
Maximum capacityPerson: 1,323 lbs. (600 kg) Total: 2,067 lbs. (938 kg)
Maximum people8 Persons
Maximum people10
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessBottom & Side: 0.110 in. (2.8 mm)
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee