Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft 220V LPW I/O 2006 vs Princecraft Versailles 26 LP-SS I/O 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft 220V LPW I/O 2006 vs Princecraft Versailles 26 LP-SS I/O 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Princecraft Versailles 26 LP-SS I/O 2007 measures 26,0 feet overall (2007), giving it roughly 4,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Princecraft 220V LPW I/O 2006 at 22,0 feet (2006). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft Versailles 26 LP-SS I/O 2007 tips the scales at 3 913 lbs — 379 lbs less than the Princecraft 220V LPW I/O 2006 at 3 534 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 300 hp, the Princecraft 220V LPW I/O 2006 has a 80-hp advantage over the Princecraft Versailles 26 LP-SS I/O 2007's 220-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Princecraft Versailles 26 LP-SS I/O 2007 carries 33 gallons versus 5 gallons in the Princecraft 220V LPW I/O 2006. 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 Versailles 26 LP-SS I/O 2007 is rated for 15 passengers, while the Princecraft 220V LPW I/O 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 26 LP-SS I/O 2007 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Versailles 26 LP-SS I/O 2007 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 15 passengers and at 26,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princecraft 220V LPW I/O 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
Model220V LPW I/O
ModelVersailles 26 LP-SS I/O
Model Year2006
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam102 in. (2.6 m)
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.6 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches102
Depth - Detail39 in. (1.0 m)
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters99.06
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches39
Depth - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail34 in. (0.9 m)
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.86
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches34
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail3,534 lbs. (1,603 kg)
Weight - Detail3,913 lbs. (1,775 kg)
Weight - kg1602.99
Weight - kg1774.91
Weight - lbs.3534
Weight - lbs.3913
Width [transom] - Detail83 in. (2.1 m)
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height [transom]39 in. (1.0 m)
Height [transom]not available
Length - Meters6.7
Length - Meters8
Length - Feet22
Length - Feet26
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 0 in. (6.7 m)
Length overall - Detail26 ft. 4 in. (8 m)
Length overall - Meters6.71
Length overall - Meters8.03
Length overall - Inches264
Length overall - Inches316
Length [deck]not available
Length [deck]26 ft. 3 in. (8 m)
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches4
Body / Hull
Hull thicknessBottom: .110 in. (2.8 mm) Side: .110 in. (2.8 mm)
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typenot available
Hull typePontoon
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail50 gal. (189 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail33 gal. (125 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters189.27
Fuel tank capacity - Liters124.92
Fuel tank capacity - Gal5
Fuel tank capacity - Gal33
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeI/O
Engine max300 hp (224 kw)
Engine max220 hp (164 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,725 lbs. (782 kg)
Maximum capacityPerson: 2,080 lbs. (943 kg) Total: 3,080 lbs. (1,397 kg)
Maximum people12
Maximum people15
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameternot available
Tube diameter25 in. (0.64 m)
Tube gaugenot available
Tube gauge0.080 in. (2 mm)
Number of tubesnot available
Number of tubes3