Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft 26 LP 2006 vs Princecraft Versailles 22 LP 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft 26 LP 2006 vs Princecraft Versailles 22 LP 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 26 LP 2006 measures 26,0 feet overall (2006), giving it roughly 4,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Princecraft Versailles 22 LP 2008 at 22,0 feet (2008). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft 26 LP 2006 tips the scales at 2 294 lbs — 302 lbs more than the Princecraft Versailles 22 LP 2008 at 1 992 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.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 135 hp for the Princecraft 26 LP 2006 and 115 hp for the Princecraft Versailles 22 LP 2008. Real-world performance will come down more to which motor is actually bolted on, its load at the time, and whether it's a 4-stroke or 2-stroke setup. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 33 gal and 33 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Princecraft 26 LP 2006 is rated for 15 passengers, while the Princecraft Versailles 22 LP 2008 caps at 12. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princecraft 26 LP 2006 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft 26 LP 2006 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 Versailles 22 LP 2008 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
Model26 LP
ModelVersailles 22 LP
Model Year2006
Model Year2008
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 - Detail2,294 lbs. (1,041 kg)
Weight - Detail1,992 lbs. (904 kg)
Weight - kg1040.54
Weight - kg903.56
Weight - lbs.2294
Weight - lbs.1992
Length [deck]26 ft. 3 in. (8.0 m)
Length [deck]22 ft. 3 in. (6.8 m)
Length - Meters8
Length - Meters6.8
Length - Feet26
Length - Feet22
Length - Inches4
Length - Inches4
Length overall - Detail26 ft. 4 in. (8.0 m)
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 4 in. (6.8 m)
Length overall - Meters8.03
Length overall - Meters6.81
Length overall - Inches316
Length overall - Inches268
Length [at waterline]not available
Length [at waterline]Pontoon: 22 ft. 4 in. (6.8 m)
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter25 in. (0.64 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 - Detail33 gal. (125 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail33 gal. (125 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters124.92
Fuel tank capacity - Liters124.92
Fuel tank capacity - Gal33
Fuel tank capacity - Gal33
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max135 hp (101 kw)
Engine max115 hp (86 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,793 lbs. (1,267 kg)
Maximum capacityPerson: 1,635 lbs. (742 kg) Total: 2,375 lbs. (1,077 kg)
Maximum people15
Maximum people12
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typenot available
Hull typePontoon