Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft 241 L 2006 vs Princecraft Versailles 23 2011 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft 241 L 2006 vs Princecraft Versailles 23 2011 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 241 L 2006 at 24,0 ft versus Princecraft Versailles 23 2011 at 23,8 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft Versailles 23 2011 tips the scales at 2 225 lbs — 2 053 lbs less than the Princecraft 241 L 2006 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 power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 115 hp, the Princecraft Versailles 23 2011 has a 25-hp advantage over the Princecraft 241 L 2006's 90-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Princecraft 241 L 2006 is rated for 13 passengers, while the Princecraft Versailles 23 2011 caps at 10. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princecraft 241 L 2006 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft 241 L 2006 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 13 passengers and at 24,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princecraft Versailles 23 2011 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 10 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakePrincecraft
MakePrincecraft
Model241 L
ModelVersailles 23
Model Year2006
Model Year2011
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 - Detail2,225 lbs. (1,009 kg)
Weight - kg780.18
Weight - kg1009.24
Weight - lbs.172
Weight - lbs.2225
Length [deck]24 ft. 0 in. (7.3 m)
Length [deck]23 ft. 6 in. (6.9 m)
Length - Meters7.4
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet24
Length - Feet23.75
Length - Inches4
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail24 ft. 4 in. (7.4 m)
Length overall - Detail23 ft. 9 in. (7.2 m)
Length overall - Meters7.42
Length overall - Meters7.24
Length overall - Inches292
Length overall - Inches285
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter23 in. (0.58 m)
Tube diameter25 in. (0.64 m)
Tube gauge.080 in. (2.0 mm)
Tube gauge0.080 in. (2 mm)
Number of tubesnot available
Number of tubes2
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - DetailPortable w/ hose and bulb
Fuel tank capacity - Detail31 gal. (125 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Litersw
Fuel tank capacity - Liters117.35
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max90 hp (67 kw)
Engine max115 hp (86 kW)
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal31
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,452 lbs. (1,112 kg)
Maximum capacity2,083 lbs. (945 kg)
Maximum people13
Maximum people10 / 1,343 lbs. (609 kg)
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typenot available
Hull typePontoon