Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft 22 L 2004 vs Princecraft Versailles 27-2S 2010 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft 22 L 2004 vs Princecraft Versailles 27-2S 2010 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 27-2S 2010 measures 27,8 feet overall (2010), giving it roughly 5,8 additional feet of deck space compared to the Princecraft 22 L 2004 at 22,0 feet (2004). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft Versailles 27-2S 2010 tips the scales at 2 522 lbs — 2 504 lbs less than the Princecraft 22 L 2004 at 18 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 27-2S 2010 tops out at 135 hp. Engine specs for the Princecraft 22 L 2004 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 34 gal and 31 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Princecraft 22 L 2004 is rated for 16 passengers, while the Princecraft Versailles 27-2S 2010 caps at 13. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princecraft 22 L 2004 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft 22 L 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 27-2S 2010 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 13 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakePrincecraft
MakePrincecraft
Model22 L
ModelVersailles 27-2S
Model Year2004
Model Year201
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 0 in
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.6 m)
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches96
Beam - Inches102
Weight - Detail1,800 lbs
Weight - Detail2,522 lbs. (1,144 kg)
Weight - kg816.47
Weight - kg1143.96
Weight - lbs.18
Weight - lbs.2522
Length - Feet22
Length - Feet27.75
Length - Inches4
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 4 in
Length overall - Detail27 ft. 9 in. (8.5 m)
Length overall - Meters6.81
Length overall - Meters8.46
Length overall - Inches268
Length overall - Inches333
Length [deck]not available
Length [deck]27 ft. 6 in. (8.4 m)
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 tubes3
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard115 hp
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail34 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail31 gal. (117 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters128.7
Fuel tank capacity - Liters117.35
Fuel tank capacity - Gal34
Fuel tank capacity - Gal31
Drive typeOutBoard
Drive typeOutboard
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Engine maxnot available
Engine max135 hp (101 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,210 lbs
Maximum capacityPerson: 1,769 lbs. (802 kg) Total: 2,509 lbs. (1,138 kg)
Maximum people16
Maximum people13
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thickness0.80 in. (2 mm)
Hull typenot available
Hull typePontoon