Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Ungava 2007 vs Princecraft Ventura 224 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a modified vee Princecraft Ungava 2007 against a deep vee Princecraft Ventura 224 2012 means you're likely deciding between two genuinely different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Princecraft Ventura 224 2012 measures 22,2 feet overall (2012), giving it roughly 10,2 additional feet of deck space compared to the Princecraft Ungava 2007 at 12,0 feet (2007). 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 Ventura 224 2012 has a 185-hp advantage over the Princecraft Ungava 2007's 15-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Princecraft Ventura 224 2012 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Princecraft Ungava 2007 caps at 4. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princecraft Ventura 224 2012 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Ventura 224 2012 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 12 passengers and at 22,2 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princecraft Ungava 2007 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 4 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakePrincecraft
MakePrincecraft
ModelUngava
ModelVentura 224
Model Year2007
Model Year2012
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam60 in. (1.5 m)
Beam97 in. (2.5 m)
Beam - Meters1.52
Beam - Meters2.46
Beam - Inches6
Beam - Inches97
Depth - Detail25 in. (0.6 m)
Depth - Detail32 in. (0.8 m)
Depth - Centimeters63.5
Depth - Centimeters81.28
Depth - Inches25
Depth - Inches32
Draft [max] - Detail13 in. (0.4 m)
Draft [max] - Detail31 in. (0.8 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.33
Draft [max] - Meters0.79
Draft [max] - Inches13
Draft [max] - Inches31
Weight - Detail156 lbs. (71 kg)
Weight - Detail2,250 lbs. (1,021 kg)
Weight - kg70.76
Weight - kg1020.58
Weight - lbs.156
Weight - lbs.225
Width [transom] - Detail51 in. (1.3 m)
Width [transom] - Detail83 in. (2.1 m)
Height [transom]15 in. (0.4 m)
Height [transom]25 in. (0.64 m)
Length - Meters3.7
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet12
Length - Feet22.17
Length overall - Detail12 ft. 0 in. (3.7 m)
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 2 in. (6.8 m)
Length overall - Meters3.66
Length overall - Meters6.76
Length overall - Inches144
Length overall - Inches266
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.057 in. (1.4 mm) Side: 0.051 in. (1.3 mm)
Hull thicknessBottom & Side: 0.110 in. (2.8 mm)
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - DetailPortable
Fuel tank capacity - Detail50 gal. (189 l)
Drive typeOther
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max15 hp (12 kW)
Engine max200 hp (149 kw)
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters189.27
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal5
Operational Info
Maximum capacityPerson: 498 lbs. (226 kg) Total: 700 lbs. (318 kg)
Maximum capacity2,344 lbs. (1,063 kg)
Maximum people4
Maximum people12 / 1,600 lbs. (726 kg)