Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Fish n' Promenade SP 186 FNP I/O AE 2004 vs Princecraft Versailles 23-2S 2011 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Fish n' Promenade SP 186 FNP I/O AE 2004 vs Princecraft Versailles 23-2S 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.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 220 hp, the Princecraft Fish n' Promenade SP 186 FNP I/O AE 2004 has a 105-hp advantage over the Princecraft Versailles 23-2S 2011'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 23-2S 2011 carries 31 gallons versus 6 gallons in the Princecraft Fish n' Promenade SP 186 FNP I/O 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 23-2S 2011 is rated for 10 passengers, while the Princecraft Fish n' Promenade SP 186 FNP I/O AE 2004 caps at 8. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princecraft Versailles 23-2S 2011 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Versailles 23-2S 2011 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 10 passengers and at 23,8 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princecraft Fish n' Promenade SP 186 FNP I/O AE 2004 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 8 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakePrincecraft
MakePrincecraft
ModelFish n' Promenade SP 186 FNP I/O AE
ModelVersailles 23-2S
Model Year2004
Model Year2011
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam94 in
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.6 m)
Beam - Meters2.39
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches94
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 - Detail2245 lbs
Weight - Detail2,195 lbs. (996 kg)
Weight - kg1018.31
Weight - kg995.63
Weight - lbs.2245
Weight - lbs.2195
Height - Detail43 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters1.09
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches43
Height - Inchesnot available
Height [transom]32 in
Height [transom]not available
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 4 in
Length overall - Detail23 ft. 9 in. (7.2 m)
Length overall - Meters5.59
Length overall - Meters7.24
Length overall - Inches22
Length overall - Inches285
Length [deck]not available
Length [deck]23 ft. 6 in. (6.9 m)
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet23.75
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail60 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail31 gal. (117 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters227.12
Fuel tank capacity - Liters117.35
Fuel tank capacity - Gal6
Fuel tank capacity - Gal31
Engine max220 HP
Engine max115 hp (86 kW)
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1300 lbs
Maximum capacity2,083 lbs. (945 kg)
Maximum people8 Persons
Maximum people10 / 1,343 lbs. (609 kg)
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typenot available
Hull typePontoon
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameternot available
Tube diameter25 in. (0.64 m)
Tube gaugenot available
Tube gauge0.080 in. (2 mm)
Number of tubesnot available
Number of tubes2