Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft 241 L 2005 vs Princecraft Versailles 29-2S I/O 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft 241 L 2005 vs Princecraft Versailles 29-2S I/O 2009 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 29-2S I/O 2009 measures 29,1 feet overall (2009), giving it roughly 5,1 additional feet of deck space compared to the Princecraft 241 L 2005 at 24,0 feet (2005). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft Versailles 29-2S I/O 2009 tips the scales at 4 113 lbs — 3 941 lbs less than the Princecraft 241 L 2005 at 172 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 29-2S I/O 2009 tops out at 220 hp. Engine specs for the Princecraft 241 L 2005 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Princecraft Versailles 29-2S I/O 2009 carries 33 gallons versus 12 gallons in the Princecraft 241 L 2005. 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 29-2S I/O 2009 is rated for 15 passengers, while the Princecraft 241 L 2005 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 29-2S I/O 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Versailles 29-2S I/O 2009 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 15 passengers and at 29,1 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princecraft 241 L 2005 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
Model241 L
ModelVersailles 29-2S I/O
Model Year2005
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 0 in. (2.4 m)
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.6 m)
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches96
Beam - Inches102
Weight - Detail1,720 lbs. (780 kg)
Weight - Detail4,113 lbs. (1,866 kg)
Weight - kg780.18
Weight - kg1865.62
Weight - lbs.172
Weight - lbs.4113
Length - Meters7.4
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet24
Length - Feet29.08
Length - Inches4
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail24 ft. 4 in. (7.4 m)
Length overall - Detail29 ft. 1 in. (8.9 m)
Length overall - Meters7.42
Length overall - Meters8.86
Length overall - Inches292
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)
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter23 in. (0.58 m)
Tube diameter25 in. (0.64 m)
Tube gaugenot available
Tube gauge0.08 in. (2 mm)
Number of tubesnot available
Number of tubes3
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard90 hp (67 kw)
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - DetailPortable Optional (Permanent): 12 gal. (45 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail33 gal. (125 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters45.42
Fuel tank capacity - Liters124.92
Fuel tank capacity - Gal12
Fuel tank capacity - Gal33
Drive typeOutBoard
Drive typeI/O
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Engine maxnot available
Engine max220 hp (164 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,452 lbs. (1,112 kg)
Maximum capacityPerson: 2,080 lbs. (943 kg) Total: 3,080 lbs. (1,397 kg)
Maximum people12 Persons
Maximum people15
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typenot available
Hull typePontoon