Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Ventura 190 2013 vs Princecraft Vision 23 2010: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Ventura 190 2013 is a deep-V design and the Princecraft Vision 23 2010 is a pontoon design, so you're likely deciding between two noticeably 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 Vision 23 2010 measures 23,2 feet overall (2010), giving it roughly 4,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Princecraft Ventura 190 2013 at 19,2 feet (2013). At 1 868 lbs and 1 875 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class - either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 150 hp, the Princecraft Ventura 190 2013 has a 35-hp advantage over the Princecraft Vision 23 2010's 115-hp ceiling - enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Princecraft Ventura 190 2013 carries 50 gallons versus 33 gallons in the Princecraft Vision 23 2010. 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 Vision 23 2010 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Princecraft Ventura 190 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 Vision 23 2010 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Vision 23 2010 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 12 passengers and at 23,2 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princecraft Ventura 190 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
ModelVentura 190
ModelVision 23
Model Year2013
Model Year2010
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam97 in. (2.5 m)
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.6 m)
Beam - Meters2.46
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches97
Beam - Inches102
Depth - Detail32 in. (0.8 m)
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters81.28
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches32
Depth - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail29 in. (0.7 m)
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.74
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches29
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail1,868 lbs. (847 kg)
Weight - Detail1,875 lbs. (850 kg)
Weight - kg847.31
Weight - kg850.49
Weight - lbs.1868
Weight - lbs.1875
Width [transom] - Detail83 in. (2.1 m) bottom
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height [transom]25 in. (0.64 m)
Height [transom]not available
Length - Feet19.17
Length - Feet23.17
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 2 in. (5.8 m)
Length overall - Detail23 ft. 2 in. (7.1 m)
Length overall - Meters5.84
Length overall - Meters7.06
Length overall - Inches230
Length overall - Inches278
Length [deck]not available
Length [deck]22 ft. 7 in. (6.9 m)
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thickness0.110 in. (2.8 mm) bottom 0.110 in. (2.8 mm) side
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typePontoon
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail50 gal. (189 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail33 gal. (125 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters189.27
Fuel tank capacity - Liters124.92
Fuel tank capacity - Gal50
Fuel tank capacity - Gal33
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max150 hp (112 kW)
Engine max115 hp (86 kg)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,067 lbs. (938 kg)
Maximum capacityPerson: 1,635 lbs. (742 kg) Total: 2,375 lbs. (1,077 kg)
Maximum people10 / 1,323 lbs. (600 kg)
Maximum people12
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameternot available
Tube diameter25 in. (0.64 m)
Tube gaugenot available
Tube gauge0.080 in. (2 mm)
Number of tubesnot available
Number of tubes2