Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft 241 L 2006 vs Princecraft Versailles 26 SE 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft 241 L 2006 vs Princecraft Versailles 26 SE 2007 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 26 SE 2007 at 26,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft Versailles 26 SE 2007 tips the scales at 2 294 lbs — 2 122 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 135 hp, the Princecraft Versailles 26 SE 2007 has a 45-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 Versailles 26 SE 2007 is rated for 15 passengers, while the Princecraft 241 L 2006 caps at 13. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princecraft Versailles 26 SE 2007 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Versailles 26 SE 2007 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 15 passengers and at 26,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princecraft 241 L 2006 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 13 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakePrincecraft
MakePrincecraft
Model241 L
ModelVersailles 26 SE
Model Year2006
Model Year2007
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 - Detail2,294 lbs. (1,041 kg)
Weight - kg780.18
Weight - kg1040.54
Weight - lbs.172
Weight - lbs.2294
Length [deck]24 ft. 0 in. (7.3 m)
Length [deck]26 ft. 3 in. (8 m)
Length - Meters7.4
Length - Meters8
Length - Feet24
Length - Feet26
Length - Inches4
Length - Inches4
Length overall - Detail24 ft. 4 in. (7.4 m)
Length overall - Detail26 ft. 4 in. (8 m)
Length overall - Meters7.42
Length overall - Meters8.03
Length overall - Inches292
Length overall - Inches316
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 - Detail33 gal. (125 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Litersw
Fuel tank capacity - Liters124.92
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max90 hp (67 kw)
Engine max135 hp (101 kW)
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal33
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,452 lbs. (1,112 kg)
Maximum capacityPerson: 2,080 lbs. (943 kg) Total: 2,793 lbs. (1,267 kg)
Maximum people13
Maximum people15
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typenot available
Hull typePontoon