Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft 24 LP 2005 vs Princecraft Versailles 19 2012: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft 24 LP 2005 vs Princecraft Versailles 19 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Princecraft 24 LP 2005 measures 24,0 feet overall (2005), giving it roughly 4,6 additional feet of deck space compared to the Princecraft Versailles 19 2012 at 19,4 feet (2012). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft 24 LP 2005 tips the scales at 2 200 lbs - 360 lbs more than the Princecraft Versailles 19 2012 at 1 840 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 Princecraft Versailles 19 2012 tops out at 75 hp. Engine specs for the Princecraft 24 LP 2005 aren't listed - confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Both carry nearly identical fuel loads - 33 gal and 31 gal - so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Princecraft 24 LP 2005 is rated for 14 passengers, while the Princecraft Versailles 19 2012 caps at 8. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princecraft 24 LP 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft 24 LP 2005 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 14 passengers and at 24,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princecraft Versailles 19 2012 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 8 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakePrincecraft
MakePrincecraft
Model24 LP
ModelVersailles 19
Model Year2005
Model Year2012
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 - Detail2,200 lbs. (998 kg)
Weight - Detail1,840 lbs. (835 kg)
Weight - kg997.9
Weight - kg834.61
Weight - lbs.2200
Weight - lbs.1840
Length - Meters7.4
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet24
Length - Feet19.42
Length - Inches4
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail24 ft. 4 in. (7.4 m)
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 5 in. (5.9 m)
Length overall - Meters7.42
Length overall - Meters5.92
Length overall - Inches292
Length overall - Inches233
Length [deck]not available
Length [deck]18 ft. 9 in. (5.7 m)
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter25 in. (0.64 m)
Tube diameter25 in. (0.64 m)
Tube gaugenot available
Tube gauge0.080 in. (2 mm)
Number of tubesnot available
Number of tubes2
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard115 hp (86 kw)
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail33 gal. Built-in (125 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail31 gal. (117 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters124.92
Fuel tank capacity - Liters117.35
Fuel tank capacity - Gal33
Fuel tank capacity - Gal31
Drive typeOutBoard
Drive typeOutboard
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Engine maxnot available
Engine max75 hp (56 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,633 lbs. (1,194 kg)
Maximum capacity1,730 lbs. (785 kg)
Maximum people14 persons
Maximum people8 / 1,170 lbs. (531 kg)
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typenot available
Hull typePontoon