Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Vantage 21 2012 vs Princecraft Ventura 191V L4S O/B 2005 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Vantage 21 2012 vs Princecraft Ventura 191V L4S O/B 2005 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 Vantage 21 2012 at 21,8 ft versus Princecraft Ventura 191V L4S O/B 2005 at 19,0 ft. At 1 843 lbs and 1 904 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 Princecraft Vantage 21 2012 carries a rated maximum of 90 hp. Engine data for the Princecraft Ventura 191V L4S O/B 2005 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Princecraft Vantage 21 2012 carries 31 gallons versus 5 gallons in the Princecraft Ventura 191V L4S O/B 2005. 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 191V L4S O/B 2005 is rated for 10 passengers, while the Princecraft Vantage 21 2012 caps at 9. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princecraft Ventura 191V L4S O/B 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Ventura 191V L4S O/B 2005 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 Vantage 21 2012 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 9 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakePrincecraft
MakePrincecraft
ModelVantage 21
ModelVentura 191V L4S O/B
Model Year2012
Model Year2005
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.6 m)
Beam97 in. (2.5 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.46
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches97
Weight - Detail1,843 lbs. (836 kg)
Weight - Detail1,904 lbs. (864 kg)
Weight - kg835.97
Weight - kg863.64
Weight - lbs.1843
Weight - lbs.1904
Length [deck]20 ft. 8 in. (6.3 m)
Length [deck]not available
Length - Feet21.75
Length - Feet19
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 9 in. (6.6 m)
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Meters6.63
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Inches261
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail32 in. (0.8 m)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters81.28
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches32
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]20 in. (0.5 m)
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialnot available
Hull typePontoon
Hull typenot available
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessBottom: .110 in. (2.8 mm) Side: .110 in. (2.8 mm)
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter25 in. (0.64 m)
Tube diameternot available
Tube gauge0.080 in. (2 mm)
Tube gaugenot available
Number of tubes2
Number of tubesnot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail31 gal. (117 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail50 gal. (189 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters117.35
Fuel tank capacity - Liters189.27
Fuel tank capacity - Gal31
Fuel tank capacity - Gal5
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max90 hp (67 kW)
Engine maxnot available
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,819 lbs. (825 kg)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people9 / 1,217 lbs. (522 kg)
Maximum people10 Persons / 1,323 lbs. (600 kg)