Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Ventura 191V O/B 2004 vs Princecraft Vision 19 L 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Ventura 191V O/B 2004 vs Princecraft Vision 19 L 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Princecraft Ventura 191V O/B 2004 at 19,0 ft versus Princecraft Vision 19 L 2008 at 19,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft Ventura 191V O/B 2004 tips the scales at 1 904 lbs — 380 lbs more than the Princecraft Vision 19 L 2008 at 1 524 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 Vision 19 L 2008 tops out at 60 hp. Engine specs for the Princecraft Ventura 191V O/B 2004 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Princecraft Vision 19 L 2008 carries 12 gallons versus 5 gallons in the Princecraft Ventura 191V O/B 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 Ventura 191V O/B 2004 is rated for 10 passengers, while the Princecraft Vision 19 L 2008 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 191V O/B 2004 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Ventura 191V 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 Vision 19 L 2008 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 191V O/B
ModelVision 19 L
Model Year2004
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam97 in
Beam8 ft. 0 in. (2.4 m)
Beam - Meters2.46
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Inches97
Beam - Inches96
Depth - Detail32 in
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters81.28
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches32
Depth - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail1904 lbs
Weight - Detail1,524 lbs. (691 kg)
Weight - kg863.64
Weight - kg691.27
Weight - lbs.1904
Weight - lbs.1524
Height [transom]20 in
Height [transom]not available
Length - Feet19
Length - Feet19
Length [at waterline]not available
Length [at waterline]Pontoon: 18 ft. 4 in. (5.6 m)
Length [deck]not available
Length [deck]18 ft. 7 in. (5.7 m)
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters5.8
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches2
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 2 in. (5.8 m)
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Meters5.84
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Inches23
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail50 gal
Fuel tank capacity - DetailPortable with hose and bulb, or Optional permanent 12 gal. (45 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters189.27
Fuel tank capacity - Liters45.42
Fuel tank capacity - Gal5
Fuel tank capacity - Gal12
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Engine maxnot available
Engine max60 hp (45 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum people10 Persons / 1323 lbs
Maximum people8
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacityPerson: 1,144 lbs. (519 kg) Total: 1,645 lbs. (746 kg)
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typenot available
Hull typePontoon
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameternot available
Tube diameter23 in. (0.58 m)
Tube gaugenot available
Tube gauge0.080 in. (2 mm)
Number of tubesnot available
Number of tubes2