Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Ventura 190V I/O 2004 vs Princecraft Versailles SVX 25 LP 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Ventura 190V I/O 2004 vs Princecraft Versailles SVX 25 LP 2008 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 Versailles SVX 25 LP 2008 measures 25,0 feet overall (2008), giving it roughly 6,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Princecraft Ventura 190V I/O 2004 at 19,0 feet (2004). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft Versailles SVX 25 LP 2008 tips the scales at 2 417 lbs — 1 262 lbs less than the Princecraft Ventura 190V I/O 2004 at 1 155 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 Versailles SVX 25 LP 2008 tops out at 115 hp. Engine specs for the Princecraft Ventura 190V I/O 2004 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Princecraft Versailles SVX 25 LP 2008 carries 33 gallons versus 5 gallons in the Princecraft Ventura 190V I/O 2004. 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 Versailles SVX 25 LP 2008 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Princecraft Ventura 190V I/O 2004 caps at 10. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princecraft Versailles SVX 25 LP 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Versailles SVX 25 LP 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 12 passengers and at 25,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princecraft Ventura 190V I/O 2004 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 190V I/O
ModelVersailles SVX 25 LP
Model Year2004
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam97 in
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.6 m)
Beam - Meters2.46
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches97
Beam - Inches102
Depth - Detail32 in
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters81.28
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches32
Depth - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail1155 lbs
Weight - Detail2,417 lbs. (1,096 kg)
Weight - kg523.9
Weight - kg1096.33
Weight - lbs.1155
Weight - lbs.2417
Height [transom]32 in
Height [transom]not available
Length - Feet19
Length - Feet25
Length [at waterline]not available
Length [at waterline]Pontoon: 22 ft. 10 in. (7 m)
Length [deck]not available
Length [deck]23 ft. 6 in. (7.2 m)
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters7.7
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches2
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Detail25 ft. 2 in. (7.7 m)
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Meters7.67
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Inches302
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail50 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail33 gal. (125 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters189.27
Fuel tank capacity - Liters124.92
Fuel tank capacity - Gal5
Fuel tank capacity - Gal33
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Engine maxnot available
Engine max115 hp (86 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum people10 Persons / 1323 lbs
Maximum people12
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacityPerson: 1,635 lbs. (742 kg); Total: 2,375 lbs. (1,077 kg)
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typenot available
Hull typePontoon
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameternot available
Tube diameter25 in. (0.64 m)
Tube gaugenot available
Tube gauge0.08 in. (2 mm)
Number of tubesnot available
Number of tubes2 or 3