Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Ventura 221V L4S O/B 2007 vs Princecraft Yukon DLX BT 2012: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Ventura 221V L4S O/B 2007 is a modified-V design and the Princecraft Yukon DLX BT 2012 is a deep-V design, so you're likely deciding between two noticeably different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Princecraft Ventura 221V L4S O/B 2007 measures 22,0 feet overall (2007), 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 2007 tips the scales at 2 250 lbs - 1 885 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 power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 175 hp, the Princecraft Ventura 221V L4S O/B 2007 has a 150-hp advantage over the Princecraft Yukon DLX BT 2012's 25-hp ceiling - enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Princecraft Ventura 221V L4S O/B 2007 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 2007 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Ventura 221V L4S O/B 2007 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 Year2007
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
Draft [max] - Detail31 in. (0.8 m)
Draft [max] - Detail17 in. (0.4 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.79
Draft [max] - Meters0.43
Draft [max] - Inches31
Draft [max] - Inches17
Weight - Detail2,250 lbs. (1,021 kg)
Weight - Detail365 lbs. (166 kg)
Weight - kg1020.58
Weight - kg165.56
Weight - lbs.2250
Weight - lbs.365
Width [transom] - Detail83 in. (2.1 m)
Width [transom] - Detail57 in. (1.4 m)
Height [transom]25 in. (0.64 m)
Height [transom]20 in. (0.5 m)
Length - Meters6.8
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet22
Length - Feet14.25
Length - Inches2
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 2 in. (6.8 m)
Length overall - Detail14 ft. 3 in. (4.3 m)
Length overall - Meters6.76
Length overall - Meters4.34
Length overall - Inches266
Length overall - Inches171
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessBottom & Side: 0.110 in. (2.8 mm)
Hull thicknessBottom & Sides: 0.064 in. (1.6 mm)
Hull typeModified Vee
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 - Gal50
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max175 hp (131 kW)
Engine max25 hp (19 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacityPerson: 1,600 lbs. (726 kg) Total: 2,344 lbs. (1,063 kg)
Maximum capacity821 lbs. (372 kg)
Maximum people12
Maximum people4 / 496 lbs. (225 kg)