Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Ventura 221V L4S O/B 2005 vs Princecraft Yukon DLX BT 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Ventura 221V L4S O/B 2005 vs Princecraft Yukon DLX BT 2012 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 DLX BT 2012 at 14,3 feet (2012). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft Ventura 221V L4S O/B 2005 tips the scales at 1 939 lbs — 1 574 lbs more than the Princecraft Yukon DLX BT 2012 at 365 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 DLX BT 2012 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 DLX BT 2012 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 DLX BT 2012 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 DLX BT
Model Year2005
Model Year2012
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 - Detail365 lbs. (166 kg)
Weight - kg879.51
Weight - kg165.56
Weight - lbs.1939
Weight - lbs.365
Height [transom]20 in. (0.5 m)
Height [transom]20 in. (0.5 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 & Sides: 0.064 in. (1.6 mm)
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep 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)