Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Vectra 23 2013 vs Princecraft Ventura 192 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a pontoon Princecraft Vectra 23 2013 against a deep vee Princecraft Ventura 192 2013 means you're likely deciding between two genuinely different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Princecraft Vectra 23 2013 measures 23,5 feet overall (2013), giving it roughly 4,3 additional feet of deck space compared to the Princecraft Ventura 192 2013 at 19,2 feet (2013). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft Ventura 192 2013 tips the scales at 2 078 lbs — 210 lbs less than the Princecraft Vectra 23 2013 at 1 868 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.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 150 hp for the Princecraft Vectra 23 2013 and 150 hp for the Princecraft Ventura 192 2013. Real-world performance will come down more to which motor is actually bolted on, its load at the time, and whether it's a 4-stroke or 2-stroke setup. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Princecraft Vectra 23 2013 carries 32 gallons versus 5 gallons in the Princecraft Ventura 192 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 Vectra 23 2013 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Princecraft Ventura 192 2013 caps at 10. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princecraft Vectra 23 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Vectra 23 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 12 passengers and at 23,5 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princecraft Ventura 192 2013 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
ModelVectra 23
ModelVentura 192
Model Year2013
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 5 in. (2.6 m)
Beam97 in. (2.5 m)
Beam - Meters2.57
Beam - Meters2.46
Beam - Inches101
Beam - Inches97
Weight - Detail1,868 lbs. (847 kg)
Weight - Detail2,078 lbs. (943 kg)
Weight - kg847.31
Weight - kg942.56
Weight - lbs.1868
Weight - lbs.2078
Length [at waterline]22 ft. 4 in. (6.8 m) pontoon
Length [at waterline]not available
Length [deck]22 ft. (6.7 m)
Length [deck]not available
Length - Feet23.5
Length - Feet19.17
Length overall - Detail23 ft. 6 in. (7.2 m)
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 2 in. (5.8 m)
Length overall - Meters7.16
Length overall - Meters5.84
Length overall - Inches282
Length overall - Inches23
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail32 in. (0.8 m)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters81.28
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches32
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail29 in. (0.7 m)
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.74
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches29
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail83 in. (2.1 m) bottom
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]25 in. (0.64 m)
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typePontoon
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thickness0.110 in. (2.8 mm) bottom 0.110 in. (2.8 mm) side
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 - Detail32 gal. (121 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail50 gal. (189 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters121.13
Fuel tank capacity - Liters189.27
Fuel tank capacity - Gal32
Fuel tank capacity - Gal5
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max150 hp (112 kW)
Engine max150 hp (112 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,269 lbs. (1,029 kg)
Maximum capacity2,067 lbs. (938 kg)
Maximum people12 / 1,625 lbs. (737 kg)
Maximum people10 / 1,323 lbs. (600 kg)