Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Vacanza 210V LP I/O 2005 vs Princecraft Ventura 220 WS 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Vacanza 210V LP I/O 2005 vs Princecraft Ventura 220 WS 2012 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Princecraft Ventura 220 WS 2012 measures 22,2 feet overall (2012), giving it roughly 20,2 additional feet of deck space compared to the Princecraft Vacanza 210V LP I/O 2005 at 2,0 feet (2005). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft Ventura 220 WS 2012 tips the scales at 2 108 lbs — 1 809 lbs less than the Princecraft Vacanza 210V LP I/O 2005 at 299 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 Ventura 220 WS 2012 tops out at 200 hp. Engine specs for the Princecraft Vacanza 210V LP I/O 2005 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 5 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 220 WS 2012 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Princecraft Vacanza 210V LP I/O 2005 caps at 10. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princecraft Ventura 220 WS 2012 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Ventura 220 WS 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 Vacanza 210V LP I/O 2005 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 10 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakePrincecraft
MakePrincecraft
ModelVacanza 210V LP I/O
ModelVentura 220 WS
Model Year2005
Model Year2012
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam101 in. (2.6 m)
Beam97 in. (2.5 m)
Beam - Meters2.57
Beam - Meters2.46
Beam - Inches101
Beam - Inches97
Depth - Detail35 in. (0.9 m)
Depth - Detail32 in. (0.8 m)
Depth - Centimeters88.9
Depth - Centimeters81.28
Depth - Inches35
Depth - Inches32
Weight - Detail2,990 lbs. (1,356 kg)
Weight - Detail2,108 lbs. (956 kg)
Weight - kg1356.24
Weight - kg956.17
Weight - lbs.299
Weight - lbs.2108
Height [transom]33 in. (0.8 m)
Height [transom]25 in. (0.64 m)
Length - Feet2
Length - Feet22.17
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail31 in. (0.8 m)
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.79
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches31
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail83 in. (2.1 m)
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 2 in. (6.8 m)
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Meters6.76
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Inches266
Body / Hull
Hull thicknessBottom: .110 in. (2.8 mm) Side: .110 in. (2.8 mm)
Hull thicknessBottom & Side: 0.110 in. (2.8 mm)
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail50 gal. (189 l) (Specifications based on deck boat equipped with 4.3 l engine)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail50 gal. (189 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters189.27
Fuel tank capacity - Liters189.27
Fuel tank capacity - Gal5
Fuel tank capacity - Gal5
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Engine maxnot available
Engine max200 hp (149 kw)
Operational Info
Maximum people10 Persons / 1,375 lbs. (624 kg)
Maximum people12 / 1,600 lbs. (726 kg)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity2,344 lbs. (1,063 kg)