Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Fish n' Promenade SP 176 FNP AE 2004 vs Princecraft Versailles 29 I/O 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Fish n' Promenade SP 176 FNP AE 2004 vs Princecraft Versailles 29 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.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 220 hp, the Princecraft Versailles 29 I/O 2009 has a 105-hp advantage over the Princecraft Fish n' Promenade SP 176 FNP AE 2004's 115-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Princecraft Versailles 29 I/O 2009 carries 33 gallons versus 28 gallons in the Princecraft Fish n' Promenade SP 176 FNP AE 2004. 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 I/O 2009 is rated for 15 passengers, while the Princecraft Fish n' Promenade SP 176 FNP AE 2004 caps at 7. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princecraft Versailles 29 I/O 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Versailles 29 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 Fish n' Promenade SP 176 FNP AE 2004 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 7 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakePrincecraft
MakePrincecraft
ModelFish n' Promenade SP 176 FNP AE
ModelVersailles 29 I/O
Model Year2004
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam87 in
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.6 m)
Beam - Meters2.21
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches87
Beam - Inches102
Draft [max] - Detail30 in
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.76
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches3
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail1146 lbs
Weight - Detail4,113 lbs. (1,866 kg)
Weight - kg519.82
Weight - kg1865.62
Weight - lbs.1146
Weight - lbs.4113
Height - Detail40 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters1.02
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches4
Height - Inchesnot available
Height [transom]20 in
Height [transom]not available
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 5 in
Length overall - Detail29 ft. 1 in. (8.9 m)
Length overall - Meters5.31
Length overall - Meters8.86
Length overall - Inches209
Length overall - Inches349
Length [at waterline]not available
Length [at waterline]26 ft. 4 in. (8 m)
Length [deck]not available
Length [deck]26 ft. 10 in. (8.2 m)
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet29.08
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail28 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail33 gal. (125 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters105.99
Fuel tank capacity - Liters124.92
Fuel tank capacity - Gal28
Fuel tank capacity - Gal33
Engine max115 HP
Engine max220 hp (164 kW)
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeI/O
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1500 lbs
Maximum capacityPerson: 2,080 lbs. (943 kg) Total: 3,080 lbs. (1,397 kg)
Maximum people7 Persons
Maximum people15
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thickness.080 in. (2 m)
Hull typenot available
Hull typePontoon
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameternot available
Tube diameter25 in. (0.64 m)
Tube gaugenot available
Tube gauge0.08 in. (2 mm)
Number of tubesnot available
Number of tubes3