Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Tournament SP 198 SC 2005 vs Princecraft Ventura 222V L2S O/B 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Tournament SP 198 SC 2005 vs Princecraft Ventura 222V L2S O/B 2007 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 198 SC 2005 at 19,0 ft versus Princecraft Ventura 222V L2S O/B 2007 at 22,0 ft. At 156 lbs and 225 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class — either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 200 hp, the Princecraft Tournament SP 198 SC 2005 has a 25-hp advantage over the Princecraft Ventura 222V L2S O/B 2007's 175-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. 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 O/B 2007 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Princecraft Tournament SP 198 SC 2005 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 O/B 2007 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Ventura 222V L2S O/B 2007 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 Tournament SP 198 SC 2005 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
ModelTournament SP 198 SC
ModelVentura 222V L2S O/B
Model Year2005
Model Year2007
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] - Detail31 in. (0.8 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.79
Draft [max] - Meters0.79
Draft [max] - Inches31
Draft [max] - Inches31
Weight - Detail1,560 lbs. (708 kg)
Weight - Detail2,250 lbs. (1,021 kg)
Weight - kg707.6
Weight - kg1020.58
Weight - lbs.156
Weight - lbs.225
Width [transom] - Detail84 in. (2.1 m)
Width [transom] - Detail83 in. (2.1 m)
Height [transom]25 in. (0.6 m)
Height [transom]25 in. (0.64 m)
Length - Meters5.9
Length - Meters6.8
Length - Feet19
Length - Feet22
Length - Inches5
Length - Inches2
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 5 in. (5.9 m)
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 2 in. (6.8 m)
Length overall - Meters5.92
Length overall - Meters6.76
Length overall - Inches233
Length overall - Inches266
Body / Hull
Hull thicknessBottom: .110 in. (2.8 mm) Side: .072 in. (1.8 mm)
Hull thicknessBottom & Side: 0.110 in. (2.8 mm)
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail60 gal. Built-in (227 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail50 gal (189 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters227.12
Fuel tank capacity - Liters189.27
Fuel tank capacity - Gal6
Fuel tank capacity - Gal5
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max200 hp (149 kw)
Engine max175 hp (131 kW)
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,650 lbs. (748 kg)
Maximum capacityPerson: 1,600 lbs. (726 kg) Total: 2,344 lbs. (1,063 kg)
Maximum people7
Maximum people12