Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft 221V L4S O/B 2006 vs Princecraft Versailles 21 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft 221V L4S O/B 2006 vs Princecraft Versailles 21 2012 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 221V L4S O/B 2006 at 22,0 ft versus Princecraft Versailles 21 2012 at 21,8 ft. At 225 lbs and 206 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 power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 175 hp, the Princecraft 221V L4S O/B 2006 has a 85-hp advantage over the Princecraft Versailles 21 2012's 90-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 21 2012 carries 31 gallons versus 5 gallons in the Princecraft 221V L4S O/B 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 221V L4S O/B 2006 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Princecraft Versailles 21 2012 caps at 9. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princecraft 221V L4S O/B 2006 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft 221V L4S O/B 2006 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 12 passengers and at 22,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princecraft Versailles 21 2012 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 9 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakePrincecraft
MakePrincecraft
Model221V L4S O/B
ModelVersailles 21
Model Year2006
Model Year2012
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam97 in. (2.5 m)
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.6 m)
Beam - Meters2.46
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches97
Beam - Inches102
Depth - Detail32 in. (0.8 m)
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters81.28
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches32
Depth - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail31 in. (0.8 m)
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.79
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches31
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail2,250 lbs. (1,021 kg)
Weight - Detail2,060 lbs. (934 kg)
Weight - kg1020.58
Weight - kg934.4
Weight - lbs.225
Weight - lbs.206
Width [transom] - Detail83 in. (2.1 m)
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height [transom]25 in. (0.64 m)
Height [transom]not available
Length - Meters6.8
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet22
Length - Feet21.75
Length - Inches2
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 2 in. (6.8 m)
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 9 in. (6.6 m)
Length overall - Meters6.76
Length overall - Meters6.63
Length overall - Inches266
Length overall - Inches261
Length [deck]not available
Length [deck]21 ft. 6 in. (6.6 m)
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 - Detail31 gal. (117 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters189.27
Fuel tank capacity - Liters117.35
Fuel tank capacity - Gal5
Fuel tank capacity - Gal31
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max175 hp (131 kw)
Engine max90 hp (67 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,344 lbs. (1,063 kg)
Maximum capacity1,840 lbs. (835 kg)
Maximum people12
Maximum people9 / 1,238 lbs. (562 kg)
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 tubes2