Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Ventura 190V I/O 2004 vs Princecraft Xpedition 200 WS 2013: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Ventura 190V I/O 2004 vs Princecraft Xpedition 200 WS 2013 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department - Princecraft Ventura 190V I/O 2004 at 19,0 ft versus Princecraft Xpedition 200 WS 2013 at 20,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft Xpedition 200 WS 2013 tips the scales at 1 549 lbs - 394 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 Xpedition 200 WS 2013 tops out at 250 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 Ventura 190V I/O 2004 carries 50 gallons versus 27 gallons in the Princecraft Xpedition 200 WS 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 Ventura 190V I/O 2004 is rated for 10 passengers, while the Princecraft Xpedition 200 WS 2013 caps at 8. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princecraft Ventura 190V I/O 2004 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Ventura 190V I/O 2004 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 10 passengers and at 19,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princecraft Xpedition 200 WS 2013 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 8 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakePrincecraft
MakePrincecraft
ModelVentura 190V I/O
ModelXpedition 200 WS
Model Year2004
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam97 in.
Beam92 in. (2.3 m)
Beam - Meters2.46
Beam - Meters2.34
Beam - Inches97
Beam - Inches92
Depth - Detail32 in.
Depth - Detail37 in. (0.9 m)
Depth - Centimeters81.28
Depth - Centimeters93.98
Depth - Inches32
Depth - Inches37
Weight - Detail1155 lbs.
Weight - Detail1,549 lbs. (703 kg)
Weight - kg523.9
Weight - kg702.61
Weight - lbs.1155
Weight - lbs.1549
Height [transom]32 in.
Height [transom]25 in. (0.6 m)
Length - Feet19
Length - Feet20
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail32 in. (0.8 m)
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.81
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches32
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail78 in. (2 m) chine
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Detail20 ft. (6.1 m)
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Meters6.1
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Inches240
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail50 gal.
Fuel tank capacity - Detail27 gal. (102 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters189.27
Fuel tank capacity - Liters102.21
Fuel tank capacity - Gal50
Fuel tank capacity - Gal27
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Engine maxnot available
Engine max250 hp (186 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum people10 Persons / 1323 lbs.
Maximum people8 / 1,040 lbs. (472 kg)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,899 lbs. (861 kg)
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thickness0.10 in. (2.5 mm) bottom 0.072 in. (1.8 mm) side
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee