Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Vantage 25-4S 2011 vs Princecraft Ventura 192V L2S O/B 2005 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Vantage 25-4S 2011 vs Princecraft Ventura 192V L2S 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Princecraft Vantage 25-4S 2011 measures 25,8 feet overall (2011), giving it roughly 6,8 additional feet of deck space compared to the Princecraft Ventura 192V L2S O/B 2005 at 19,0 feet (2005). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft Vantage 25-4S 2011 tips the scales at 2 245 lbs — 341 lbs more than the Princecraft Ventura 192V L2S O/B 2005 at 1 904 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 25-4S 2011 carries a rated maximum of 135 hp. Engine data for the Princecraft Ventura 192V L2S 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 25-4S 2011 carries 27 gallons versus 5 gallons in the Princecraft Ventura 192V L2S 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 10 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 25-4S 2011 at 25,8 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Princecraft Ventura 192V L2S O/B 2005 at 19,0 ft wins on trailering ease, likely lower purchase price, and simpler docking — a solid choice for a buyer who wants more boat for less money.
General Boat Info
MakePrincecraft
MakePrincecraft
ModelVantage 25-4S
ModelVentura 192V L2S O/B
Model Year2011
Model Year2005
Measurements / Dimensions
Weight - Detail2,245 lbs. (1,018 kg)
Weight - Detail1,904 lbs. (864 kg)
Weight - kg1018.31
Weight - kg863.64
Weight - lbs.2245
Weight - lbs.1904
Length [deck]24 ft. 8 in. (7.5 m)
Length [deck]not available
Length - Feet25.75
Length - Feet19
Length overall - Detail25 ft. 9 in. (7.8 m)
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Meters7.85
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Inches309
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Beamnot available
Beam97 in. (2.5 m)
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.46
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches97
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 gauge0.08 in. (2.0 mm)
Tube gaugenot available
Number of tubes2
Number of tubesnot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail27 gal. (102 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail50 gal. (189 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters102.21
Fuel tank capacity - Liters189.27
Fuel tank capacity - Gal27
Fuel tank capacity - Gal5
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max135 hp (101 kW)
Engine maxnot available
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,440 lbs. (1,107 kg)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people10 / 1,700 lbs. (771 kg)
Maximum people10 Persons / 1,323 lbs. (600 kg)