Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft 200 2004 vs Princecraft Versailles 29 LP I/O 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft 200 2004 vs Princecraft Versailles 29 LP I/O 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Princecraft Versailles 29 LP I/O 2008 measures 29,0 feet overall (2008), giving it roughly 27,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Princecraft 200 2004 at 2,0 feet (2004). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft Versailles 29 LP I/O 2008 tips the scales at 4 074 lbs — 2 550 lbs less than the Princecraft 200 2004 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 Versailles 29 LP I/O 2008 tops out at 220 hp. Engine specs for the Princecraft 200 2004 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Princecraft Versailles 29 LP I/O 2008 carries 33 gallons versus 12 gallons in the Princecraft 200 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 Versailles 29 LP I/O 2008 is rated for 15 passengers, while the Princecraft 200 2004 caps at 12. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princecraft Versailles 29 LP I/O 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Versailles 29 LP I/O 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 15 passengers and at 29,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princecraft 200 2004 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 12 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakePrincecraft
MakePrincecraft
Model2
ModelVersailles 29 LP I/O
Model Year2004
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 0 in
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.6 m)
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches96
Beam - Inches102
Weight - Detail1,524 lbs
Weight - Detail4,074 lbs. (1,848 kg)
Weight - kg691.27
Weight - kg1847.93
Weight - lbs.1524
Weight - lbs.4074
Length - Feet2
Length - Feet29
Length - Inches4
Length - Inches1
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 4 in
Length overall - Detail29 ft. 1 in. (8.9 m)
Length overall - Meters6.2
Length overall - Meters8.86
Length overall - Inches244
Length overall - Inches349
Length [at waterline]not available
Length [at waterline]Pontoon: 26 ft. 4 in. (8 m)
Length [deck]not available
Length [deck]26 ft. 10 in. (8.2 m)
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters8.9
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter23 in
Tube diameter25 in. (0.64 m)
Tube gaugenot available
Tube gauge0.08 in. (2 mm)
Number of tubesnot available
Number of tubes3
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard70 hp
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail12 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail33 gal. (125 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters45.42
Fuel tank capacity - Liters124.92
Fuel tank capacity - Gal12
Fuel tank capacity - Gal33
Drive typeOutBoard
Drive typeI/O
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Engine maxnot available
Engine max220 hp (164 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,625 lbs
Maximum capacityPerson: 2,080 lbs. (943 kg); Total: 3,080 lbs. (1,397 kg)
Maximum people12
Maximum people15
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typenot available
Hull typePontoon