Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Ventura 222 2012 vs Princecraft Yukon 15 2004 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Ventura 222 2012 vs Princecraft Yukon 15 2004 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.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 200 hp, the Princecraft Ventura 222 2012 has a 175-hp advantage over the Princecraft Yukon 15 2004'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 222 2012 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Princecraft Yukon 15 2004 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 222 2012 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Ventura 222 2012 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 12 passengers and at 22,2 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princecraft Yukon 15 2004 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 222
ModelYukon 15
Model Year2012
Model Year2004
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam97 in. (2.5 m)
Beam68 in
Beam - Meters2.46
Beam - Meters1.73
Beam - Inches97
Beam - Inches68
Depth - Detail32 in. (0.8 m)
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters81.28
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches32
Depth - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail31 in. (0.8 m)
Draft [max] - Detail17 in. apx
Draft [max] - Meters0.79
Draft [max] - Meters0.43
Draft [max] - Inches31
Draft [max] - Inches17
Weight - Detail2,250 lbs. (1,021 kg)
Weight - Detail205 lbs
Weight - kg1020.58
Weight - kg92.99
Weight - lbs.225
Weight - lbs.205
Width [transom] - Detail83 in. (2.1 m)
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height [transom]25 in. (0.64 m)
Height [transom]15 in
Length - Feet22.17
Length - Feetnot available
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 2 in. (6.8 m)
Length overall - Detail14 ft. 3 in
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 thicknessnot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typenot available
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 typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max200 hp (149 kW)
Engine max25 HP
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,344 lbs. (1,063 kg)
Maximum capacity800 lbs
Maximum people12 / 1,600 lbs. (726 kg)
Maximum people4 Persons