Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Fish n' Promenade SP 186 FNP I/O 2005 vs Princecraft Versailles SVX 25 LP 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Fish n' Promenade SP 186 FNP I/O 2005 vs Princecraft Versailles SVX 25 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 Versailles SVX 25 LP 2008 measures 25,0 feet overall (2008), giving it roughly 7,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Princecraft Fish n' Promenade SP 186 FNP I/O 2005 at 18,0 feet (2005). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft Versailles SVX 25 LP 2008 tips the scales at 2 417 lbs — 2 415 lbs less than the Princecraft Fish n' Promenade SP 186 FNP I/O 2005 at 2 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 220 hp, the Princecraft Fish n' Promenade SP 186 FNP I/O 2005 has a 105-hp advantage over the Princecraft Versailles SVX 25 LP 2008'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 SVX 25 LP 2008 carries 33 gallons versus 6 gallons in the Princecraft Fish n' Promenade SP 186 FNP I/O 2005. 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 SVX 25 LP 2008 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Princecraft Fish n' Promenade SP 186 FNP I/O 2005 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 SVX 25 LP 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Versailles SVX 25 LP 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 12 passengers and at 25,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princecraft Fish n' Promenade SP 186 FNP I/O 2005 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
ModelVersailles SVX 25 LP
Model Year2005
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam94 in. (2.4 m)
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.6 m)
Beam - Meters2.39
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches94
Beam - Inches102
Depth - Detail43 in. (1.1 m)
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters109.22
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches43
Depth - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail29 in. (0.7 m)
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.74
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches29
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail2,000 lbs. (907 kg)
Weight - Detail2,417 lbs. (1,096 kg)
Weight - kg907.18
Weight - kg1096.33
Weight - lbs.2
Weight - lbs.2417
Width [transom] - Detail76 in. (1.9 m)
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height [transom]32 in. (0.8 m)
Height [transom]not available
Length - Meters5.6
Length - Meters7.7
Length - Feet18
Length - Feet25
Length - Inches4
Length - Inches2
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 4 in. (5.6 m)
Length overall - Detail25 ft. 2 in. (7.7 m)
Length overall - Meters5.59
Length overall - Meters7.67
Length overall - Inches22
Length overall - Inches302
Length [at waterline]not available
Length [at waterline]Pontoon: 22 ft. 10 in. (7 m)
Length [deck]not available
Length [deck]23 ft. 6 in. (7.2 m)
Body / Hull
Hull thicknessBottom: .100 in. (2.5 mm) Side: .072 in. (1.8 mm)
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typenot available
Hull typePontoon
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail60 gal. Built-in (227 l) (Specifications based on boat equipped with 4.3 l engine)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail33 gal. (125 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters227.12
Fuel tank capacity - Liters124.92
Fuel tank capacity - Gal6
Fuel tank capacity - Gal33
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max220 hp (164 kw)
Engine max115 hp (86 kW)
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,300 lbs. (589 kg)
Maximum capacityPerson: 1,635 lbs. (742 kg); Total: 2,375 lbs. (1,077 kg)
Maximum people8
Maximum people12
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 tubes2 or 3