Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Ventura 221V L4S O/B 2005 vs Princecraft Yukon 15 2011 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Ventura 221V L4S O/B 2005 vs Princecraft Yukon 15 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 221V L4S O/B 2005 measures 22,0 feet overall (2005), giving it roughly 7,8 additional feet of deck space compared to the Princecraft Yukon 15 2011 at 14,3 feet (2011). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft Ventura 221V L4S O/B 2005 tips the scales at 1 939 lbs — 1 915 lbs more than the Princecraft Yukon 15 2011 at 24 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 15 2011 tops out at 25 hp. Engine specs for the Princecraft Ventura 221V L4S O/B 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 221V L4S O/B 2005 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Princecraft Yukon 15 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 221V L4S O/B 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Ventura 221V L4S O/B 2005 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 12 passengers and at 22,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princecraft Yukon 15 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 221V L4S O/B
ModelYukon 15
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 - Detail1,939 lbs. (880 kg)
Weight - Detail240 lbs. (109 kg)
Weight - kg879.51
Weight - kg108.86
Weight - lbs.1939
Weight - lbs.24
Height [transom]20 in. (0.5 m)
Height [transom]15 in. (0.4 m)
Length - Feet22
Length - Feet14.25
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 & 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)
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 people12 Persons / 1,600 lbs. (726 kg)
Maximum people4 / 496 lbs. (225 kg)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity821 lbs. (372 kg)