Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft 221V L4S O/B 2006 vs Princecraft Versailles SVX 27 LP 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft 221V L4S O/B 2006 vs Princecraft Versailles SVX 27 LP 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 SVX 27 LP 2008 measures 27,0 feet overall (2008), giving it roughly 5,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Princecraft 221V L4S O/B 2006 at 22,0 feet (2006). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft Versailles SVX 27 LP 2008 tips the scales at 2 642 lbs — 2 417 lbs less than the Princecraft 221V L4S O/B 2006 at 225 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 175 hp, the Princecraft 221V L4S O/B 2006 has a 60-hp advantage over the Princecraft Versailles SVX 27 LP 2008's 115-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 SVX 27 LP 2008 carries 33 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 Versailles SVX 27 LP 2008 is rated for 14 passengers, while the Princecraft 221V L4S O/B 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 SVX 27 LP 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Versailles SVX 27 LP 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 14 passengers and at 27,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princecraft 221V L4S O/B 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
Model221V L4S O/B
ModelVersailles SVX 27 LP
Model Year2006
Model Year2008
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 - Detail2,642 lbs. (1,098 kg)
Weight - kg1020.58
Weight - kg1198.39
Weight - lbs.225
Weight - lbs.2642
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 - Meters8.3
Length - Feet22
Length - Feet27
Length - Inches2
Length - Inches2
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 2 in. (6.8 m)
Length overall - Detail27 ft. 2 in. (8.3 m)
Length overall - Meters6.76
Length overall - Meters8.28
Length overall - Inches266
Length overall - Inches326
Length [deck]not available
Length [deck]25 ft. 6 in. (7.8 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 - 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 typeOutboard
Engine max175 hp (131 kw)
Engine max115 hp (86 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,344 lbs. (1,063 kg)
Maximum capacityPerson: 1,920 lbs. (871 kg); Total: 2,660 lbs. (1,207 kg)
Maximum people12
Maximum people14
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameternot available
Tube diameter25 in. (0.64 m)
Tube gaugenot available
Tube gauge0.08 in. (2 mm)
Number of tubesnot available
Number of tubes2 or 3