Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Ventura 190V O/B 2004 vs Princecraft Versailles 21 2011: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Ventura 190V O/B 2004 vs Princecraft Versailles 21 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department - Princecraft Ventura 190V O/B 2004 at 19,0 ft versus Princecraft Versailles 21 2011 at 21,8 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft Versailles 21 2011 tips the scales at 2 060 lbs - 218 lbs less than the Princecraft Ventura 190V O/B 2004 at 1 842 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 21 2011 tops out at 90 hp. Engine specs for the Princecraft Ventura 190V O/B 2004 aren't listed - confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Princecraft Ventura 190V O/B 2004 carries 50 gallons versus 31 gallons in the Princecraft Versailles 21 2011. 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 O/B 2004 is rated for 10 passengers, while the Princecraft Versailles 21 2011 caps at 9. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princecraft Ventura 190V O/B 2004 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Ventura 190V O/B 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 Versailles 21 2011 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 9 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakePrincecraft
MakePrincecraft
ModelVentura 190V O/B
ModelVersailles 21
Model Year2004
Model Year2011
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 - Detail1842 lbs.
Weight - Detail2,060 lbs. (934 kg)
Weight - kg835.52
Weight - kg934.4
Weight - lbs.1842
Weight - lbs.2060
Height [transom]20 in.
Height [transom]not available
Length - Feet19
Length - Feet21.75
Length [deck]not available
Length [deck]21 ft. 6 in. (6.6 m)
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 9 in. (6.6 m)
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Meters6.63
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Inches261
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail50 gal.
Fuel tank capacity - Detail31 gal. (117 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters189.27
Fuel tank capacity - Liters117.35
Fuel tank capacity - Gal50
Fuel tank capacity - Gal31
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Engine maxnot available
Engine max90 hp (67 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum people10 Persons / 1323 lbs.
Maximum people9 / 1,238 lbs. (562 kg)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,840 lbs. (835 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 gauge0.080 in. (2 mm)
Number of tubesnot available
Number of tubes2