Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Ventura 190V L I/O 2005 vs Princecraft Yukon DL BT 2011 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Ventura 190V L I/O 2005 vs Princecraft Yukon DL BT 2011 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 Ventura 190V L I/O 2005 measures 19,0 feet overall (2005), giving it roughly 5,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Princecraft Yukon DL BT 2011 at 14,0 feet (2011). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft Ventura 190V L I/O 2005 tips the scales at 2 546 lbs — 2 509 lbs more than the Princecraft Yukon DL BT 2011 at 37 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 Yukon DL BT 2011 tops out at 25 hp. Engine specs for the Princecraft Ventura 190V L I/O 2005 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Princecraft Ventura 190V L I/O 2005 is rated for 10 passengers, while the Princecraft Yukon DL BT 2011 caps at 4. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princecraft Ventura 190V L I/O 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Ventura 190V L I/O 2005 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 Yukon DL BT 2011 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 4 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakePrincecraft
MakePrincecraft
ModelVentura 190V L I/O
ModelYukon DL BT
Model Year2005
Model Year2011
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam97 in. (2.5 m)
Beam68 in. (1.7 m)
Beam - Meters2.46
Beam - Meters1.73
Beam - Inches97
Beam - Inches68
Depth - Detail32 in. (0.8 m)
Depth - Detail28 in. (0.7 m)
Depth - Centimeters81.28
Depth - Centimeters71.12
Depth - Inches32
Depth - Inches28
Weight - Detail2,546 lbs. (1,155 kg)
Weight - Detail370 lbs. (168 kg)
Weight - kg1154.85
Weight - kg167.83
Weight - lbs.2546
Weight - lbs.37
Height [transom]32 in. (0.8 m)
Height [transom]20 in. (0.5 m)
Length - Feet19
Length - Feet14
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail17 in. (0.4 m)
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.43
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches17
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail57 in. (1.4 m)
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Detail14 ft. 3 in. (4.3 m)
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Meters4.34
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Inches171
Body / Hull
Hull thicknessBottom: .110 in. (2.8 mm) Side: .110 in. (2.8 mm)
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.064 in. (1.6 mm) Side: 0.064 in. (1.6 mm)
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail50 gal. (189 l) (Specifications based on deck boat equipped with 4.3 l engine)
Fuel tank capacity - DetailPortable
Fuel tank capacity - Liters189.27
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal5
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Engine maxnot available
Engine max25 hp (19 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum people10 Persons / 1,323 lbs. (600 kg)
Maximum people4 / 580 lbs. (263 kg)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity905 lbs. (411 kg)