Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft 22 LPF 2006 vs Princecraft Versailles 29 LP-SS I/O 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft 22 LPF 2006 vs Princecraft Versailles 29 LP-SS 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-SS I/O 2008 measures 29,0 feet overall (2008), giving it roughly 7,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Princecraft 22 LPF 2006 at 22,0 feet (2006). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft Versailles 29 LP-SS I/O 2008 tips the scales at 4 113 lbs — 2 088 lbs less than the Princecraft 22 LPF 2006 at 2 025 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 power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 220 hp, the Princecraft Versailles 29 LP-SS I/O 2008 has a 105-hp advantage over the Princecraft 22 LPF 2006's 115-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. 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 29 LP-SS I/O 2008 is rated for 15 passengers, while the Princecraft 22 LPF 2006 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-SS I/O 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Versailles 29 LP-SS 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 22 LPF 2006 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 LPF
ModelVersailles 29 LP-SS I/O
Model Year2006
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.6 m)
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.6 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches102
Weight - Detail2,025 lbs. (919 kg)
Weight - Detail4,113 lbs. (1,866 kg)
Weight - kg918.52
Weight - kg1865.62
Weight - lbs.2025
Weight - lbs.4113
Length [deck]22 ft. 3 in. (6.8 m)
Length [deck]26 ft. 10 in. (8.2 m)
Length - Meters6.8
Length - Meters8.9
Length - Feet22
Length - Feet29
Length - Inches4
Length - Inches1
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 4 in. (6.8 m)
Length overall - Detail29 ft. 1 in. (8.9 m)
Length overall - Meters6.81
Length overall - Meters8.86
Length overall - Inches268
Length overall - Inches349
Length [at waterline]not available
Length [at waterline]Pontoon: 26 ft. 4 in. (8 m)
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter25 in. (0.64 m)
Tube diameter25 in. (0.64 m)
Tube gauge.080 in. (2.0 mm)
Tube gauge0.08 in. (2 mm)
Number of tubesnot available
Number of tubes3
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail33 gal. (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 typeI/O
Engine max115 hp (86 kw)
Engine max220 hp (164 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,348 lbs. (1,065 kg)
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