Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Vantage 25 2013 vs Princecraft Ventura 191V L4S O/B 2005: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Vantage 25 2013 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Princecraft Vantage 25 2013 measures 25,8 feet overall (2013), giving it roughly 6,8 additional feet of deck space compared to the Princecraft Ventura 191V L4S O/B 2005 at 19,0 feet (2005). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft Vantage 25 2013 tips the scales at 2 155 lbs - 251 lbs more than the Princecraft Ventura 191V L4S 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 2013 carries a rated maximum of 175 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 Ventura 191V L4S O/B 2005 carries 50 gallons versus 30 gallons in the Princecraft Vantage 25 2013. 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 25 2013 is rated for 13 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 25 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Vantage 25 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 13 passengers and at 25,8 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 25
ModelVentura 191V L4S O/B
Model Year2013
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 - Detail2,155 lbs. (977 kg)
Weight - Detail1,904 lbs. (864 kg)
Weight - kg977.49
Weight - kg863.64
Weight - lbs.2155
Weight - lbs.1904
Length [at waterline]24 ft. 4 in. (7.4 m) pontoon
Length [at waterline]not available
Length [deck]24 ft. 9 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
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 mm)
Tube gaugenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail30 gal. (114 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail50 gal. (189 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters113.56
Fuel tank capacity - Liters189.27
Fuel tank capacity - Gal30
Fuel tank capacity - Gal50
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max175 hp (131 kW)
Engine maxnot available
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,409 lbs. (1,093 kg)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people13 / 1,765 lbs. (801 kg)
Maximum people10 Persons / 1,323 lbs. (600 kg)