Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft 22 I/O 2004 vs Princecraft Versailles 24 LP 2007: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft 22 I/O 2004 vs Princecraft Versailles 24 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 22 I/O 2004 at 22,0 ft versus Princecraft Versailles 24 LP 2007 at 24,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft 22 I/O 2004 tips the scales at 3 456 lbs - 1 256 lbs more than the Princecraft Versailles 24 LP 2007 at 2 200 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 24 LP 2007 tops out at 115 hp. Engine specs for the Princecraft 22 I/O 2004 aren't listed - confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Both carry nearly identical fuel loads - 34 gal and 33 gal - so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Princecraft 22 I/O 2004 is rated for 16 passengers, while the Princecraft Versailles 24 LP 2007 caps at 14. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princecraft 22 I/O 2004 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft 22 I/O 2004 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 16 passengers and at 22,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princecraft Versailles 24 LP 2007 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 14 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakePrincecraft
MakePrincecraft
Model22 I/O
ModelVersailles 24 LP
Model Year2004
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in.
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.6 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches102
Weight - Detail3,456 lbs.
Weight - Detail2,200 lbs. (998 kg)
Weight - kg1567.61
Weight - kg997.9
Weight - lbs.3456
Weight - lbs.2200
Length - Feet22
Length - Feet24
Length - Inches4
Length - Inches11
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 4 in.
Length overall - Detail24 ft. 11 in. (7.6 m)
Length overall - Meters6.81
Length overall - Meters7.59
Length overall - Inches268
Length overall - Inches299
Length [deck]not available
Length [deck]24 ft. 3 in. (7.4 m)
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters7.6
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter25 in.
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 standard220 hp
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail34 gal.
Fuel tank capacity - Detail33 gal. (125 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters128.7
Fuel tank capacity - Liters124.92
Fuel tank capacity - Gal34
Fuel tank capacity - Gal33
Drive typeOutBoard
Drive typeOutboard
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Engine maxnot available
Engine max115 hp (86 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,250 lbs.
Maximum capacityPerson: 1,920 lbs. (871 kg) Total: 2,660 lbs. (1,207 kg)
Maximum people16
Maximum people14
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typenot available
Hull typePontoon