Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Vantage 22 L 2007 vs Princecraft Ventura 191V L4S O/B 2005 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Vantage 22 L 2007 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 22 L 2007 at 22,0 ft versus Princecraft Ventura 191V L4S O/B 2005 at 19,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft Ventura 191V L4S O/B 2005 tips the scales at 1 904 lbs — 1 718 lbs less than the Princecraft Vantage 22 L 2007 at 186 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 Vantage 22 L 2007 carries a rated maximum of 115 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 22 L 2007 carries 33 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 Vantage 22 L 2007 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Princecraft Ventura 191V L4S O/B 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 Vantage 22 L 2007 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Vantage 22 L 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 Ventura 191V L4S O/B 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
ModelVantage 22 L
ModelVentura 191V L4S O/B
Model Year2007
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 - Detail1,860 lbs. (844 kg)
Weight - Detail1,904 lbs. (864 kg)
Weight - kg843.68
Weight - kg863.64
Weight - lbs.186
Weight - lbs.1904
Length [deck]22 ft. 0 in. (6.7 m)
Length [deck]not available
Length - Meters6.8
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet22
Length - Feet19
Length - Inches4
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 4 in. (6.8 m)
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Meters6.81
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Inches268
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 - Detail33 gal. (125 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail50 gal. (189 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters124.92
Fuel tank capacity - Liters189.27
Fuel tank capacity - Gal33
Fuel tank capacity - Gal5
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max115 hp (86 kW)
Engine maxnot available
Operational Info
Maximum capacityPerson: 1,635 lbs. (742 kg) Total: 2,375 lbs. (1,077 kg)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people12
Maximum people10 Persons / 1,323 lbs. (600 kg)