Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft 222V L2S I/O 2006 vs Princecraft Versailles 29 LP-SS I/O 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft 222V L2S I/O 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 222V L2S I/O 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 — 3 798 lbs less than the Princecraft 222V L2S I/O 2006 at 315 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 222V L2S I/O 2006 has a 80-hp advantage over the Princecraft Versailles 29 LP-SS I/O 2008'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 29 LP-SS I/O 2008 carries 33 gallons versus 5 gallons in the Princecraft 222V L2S 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 29 LP-SS I/O 2008 is rated for 15 passengers, while the Princecraft 222V L2S 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 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 222V L2S 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
Model222V L2S I/O
ModelVersailles 29 LP-SS I/O
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] - Detail32 in. (0.8 m)
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.81
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches32
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail3,150 lbs. (1,429 kg)
Weight - Detail4,113 lbs. (1,866 kg)
Weight - kg1428.81
Weight - kg1865.62
Weight - lbs.315
Weight - lbs.4113
Width [transom] - Detail83 in. (2.1 m)
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height [transom]32 in. (0.8 m)
Height [transom]not available
Length - Meters6.8
Length - Meters8.9
Length - Feet22
Length - Feet29
Length - Inches2
Length - Inches1
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 2 in. (6.8 m)
Length overall - Detail29 ft. 1 in. (8.9 m)
Length overall - Meters6.76
Length overall - Meters8.86
Length overall - Inches266
Length overall - Inches349
Length [at waterline]not available
Length [at waterline]Pontoon: 26 ft. 4 in. (8 m)
Length [deck]not available
Length [deck]26 ft. 10 in. (8.2 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 typeI/O
Engine max300 hp (224 kw)
Engine max220 hp (164 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity726 lbs. (1,600 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 gauge0.08 in. (2 mm)
Number of tubesnot available
Number of tubes3