Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft 200 2005 vs Princecraft Versailles 20 LP 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft 200 2005 vs Princecraft Versailles 20 LP 2007 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Princecraft 200 2005 at 2,0 ft versus Princecraft Versailles 20 LP 2007 at 2,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft Versailles 20 LP 2007 tips the scales at 1 915 lbs — 391 lbs less than the Princecraft 200 2005 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 20 LP 2007 tops out at 90 hp. Engine specs for the Princecraft 200 2005 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Princecraft Versailles 20 LP 2007 carries 33 gallons versus 12 gallons in the Princecraft 200 2005. 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 200 2005 is rated for 10 passengers, while the Princecraft Versailles 20 LP 2007 caps at 1. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princecraft 200 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft 200 2005 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 10 passengers and at 2,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princecraft Versailles 20 LP 2007 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 1 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakePrincecraft
MakePrincecraft
Model2
ModelVersailles 20 LP
Model Year2005
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 0 in. (2.4 m)
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.6 m)
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches96
Beam - Inches102
Weight - Detail1,524 lbs. (691 kg)
Weight - Detail1,915 lbs. (867 kg)
Weight - kg691.27
Weight - kg868.63
Weight - lbs.1524
Weight - lbs.1915
Length - Meters6.2
Length - Meters6.4
Length - Feet2
Length - Feet2
Length - Inches4
Length - Inches11
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 4 in. (6.2 m)
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 11 in. (6.4 m)
Length overall - Meters6.2
Length overall - Meters6.38
Length overall - Inches244
Length overall - Inches251
Length [deck]not available
Length [deck]20 ft. 3 in. (6.2 m)
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter23 in. (0.58 m)
Tube diameter25 in. (0.64 m)
Tube gaugenot available
Tube gauge0.080 in. (2 mm)
Number of tubesnot available
Number of tubes2
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard70 hp (52 kw)
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - DetailPortable: Optional (Permanent): 12 gal. (45 l)
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 typeOutboard
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Engine maxnot available
Engine max90 hp (67 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,000 lbs. (907 kg)
Maximum capacityPerson: 1,450 lbs. (658 kg) Total: 2,052 lbs. (931 kg)
Maximum people10 Persons
Maximum people1
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typenot available
Hull typePontoon