Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft 22 L-SS 2005 vs Princecraft Versailles 24 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft 22 L-SS 2005 vs Princecraft Versailles 24 2009 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 L-SS 2005 at 22,0 ft versus Princecraft Versailles 24 2009 at 24,0 ft. At 18 lbs and 22 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class — either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.
The Princecraft Versailles 24 2009 tops out at 115 hp. Engine specs for the Princecraft 22 L-SS 2005 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 33 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 Versailles 24 2009 is rated for 14 passengers, while the Princecraft 22 L-SS 2005 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 24 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Versailles 24 2009 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 14 passengers and at 24,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princecraft 22 L-SS 2005 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
Model22 L-SS
ModelVersailles 24
Model Year2005
Model Year2009
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 - Detail1,800 lbs. (817 kg)
Weight - Detail2,200 lbs. (998 kg)
Weight - kg816.47
Weight - kg997.9
Weight - lbs.18
Weight - lbs.22
Length - Meters6.8
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet22
Length - Feet24
Length - Inches4
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 4 in. (6.8 m)
Length overall - Detail24 ft. 11 in. (7.6 m)
Length overall - Meters6.81
Length overall - Meters7.59
Length overall - Inches268
Length overall - Inches299
Length [at waterline]not available
Length [at waterline]24 ft. 4 in. (7.4 m)
Length [deck]not available
Length [deck]24 ft. 3 in. (7.4 m)
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter25 in. (0.64 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 standard115 hp (86 kw)
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail33 gal. Built-in (125 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail33 gal. (125 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters124.92
Fuel tank capacity - Liters124.92
Fuel tank capacity - Gal33
Fuel tank capacity - Gal33
Drive typeOutBoard
Drive typeOutboard
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Engine maxnot available
Engine max115 hp (86 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,348 lbs. (1,065 kg)
Maximum capacityPerson: 1,920 lbs. (871 kg) Total: 2,660 lbs. (1,207 kg)
Maximum people12 Persons
Maximum people14
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typenot available
Hull typePontoon