Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Tournament SP 188 DLX AE 2004 vs Princecraft Ventura 230 WRL 2025: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Tournament SP 188 DLX AE 2004 vs Princecraft Ventura 230 WRL 2025 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 250 hp, the Princecraft Ventura 230 WRL 2025 has a 75-hp advantage over the Princecraft Tournament SP 188 DLX AE 2004's 175-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 DLX AE 2004 carries 60 gallons versus 55 gallons in the Princecraft Ventura 230 WRL 2025. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
Both boats are rated for 7 passengers - a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.
Bottom line: Performance buyers should lean toward the Princecraft Ventura 230 WRL 2025 and its 250-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the Princecraft Tournament SP 188 DLX AE 2004 with its 175-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.
General Boat Info
MakePrincecraft
Makenot available
ModelTournament SP 188 DLX AE
Modelnot available
Model Year2004
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.39
Beam - Meters3.08
Beam - Inches94
Beam - Inches121
Draft [max] - Detail32 in.
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.81
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches32
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail1237 lbs.
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg561.09
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.1237
Weight - lbs.not available
Height - Detail40 in.
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters1.02
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches40
Height - Inchesnot available
Height [transom]20 in.
Height [transom]not available
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 4 in.
Length overall - Detail23.10 ft
Length overall - Meters5.59
Length overall - Meters7.04
Length overall - Inches220
Length overall - Inches277
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet23.1
Displacementnot available
Displacement2838.00 lbs
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail60 gal.
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters227.12
Fuel tank capacity - Liters208.2
Fuel tank capacity - Gal60
Fuel tank capacity - Gal55
Engine max175 HP
Engine maxnot available
Engine makenot available
Engine makeMercury
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower250 hp
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeoutboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1600 lbs.
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people7 Persons
Maximum peoplenot available
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower