Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Vantage 22 L 2008 vs Princecraft Ventura 221V L4S O/B 2005 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Vantage 22 L 2008 vs Princecraft Ventura 221V 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 2008 at 22,0 ft versus Princecraft Ventura 221V L4S O/B 2005 at 22,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft Ventura 221V L4S O/B 2005 tips the scales at 1 939 lbs — 1 753 lbs less than the Princecraft Vantage 22 L 2008 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 2008 carries a rated maximum of 115 hp. Engine data for the Princecraft Ventura 221V 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 2008 carries 33 gallons versus 5 gallons in the Princecraft Ventura 221V L4S O/B 2005. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
Both boats are rated for 12 passengers — a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.
Bottom line: The Princecraft Vantage 22 L 2008 and Princecraft Ventura 221V L4S O/B 2005 are closely matched on the specs that matter most. Test-ride both on the water you actually use, check current dealer pricing, and factor in long-term service access before you sign.
General Boat Info
MakePrincecraft
MakePrincecraft
ModelVantage 22 L
ModelVentura 221V L4S O/B
Model Year2008
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 - Detail1,939 lbs. (880 kg)
Weight - kg843.68
Weight - kg879.51
Weight - lbs.186
Weight - lbs.1939
Length [at waterline]Pontoon: 22 ft. 4 in. (6.8 m)
Length [at waterline]not available
Length [deck]22 ft. 0 in. (6.7 m)
Length [deck]not available
Length - Meters6.8
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet22
Length - Feet22
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 people12 Persons / 1,600 lbs. (726 kg)