Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Fisherman 2005 vs Princecraft Versailles 26 LP-SS 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Fisherman 2005 vs Princecraft Versailles 26 LP-SS 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Princecraft Versailles 26 LP-SS 2007 measures 26,0 feet overall (2007), giving it roughly 12,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Princecraft Fisherman 2005 at 14,0 feet (2005). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft Versailles 26 LP-SS 2007 tips the scales at 2 333 lbs — 2 158 lbs less than the Princecraft Fisherman 2005 at 175 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 LP-SS 2007 has a 115-hp advantage over the Princecraft Fisherman 2005's 20-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 LP-SS 2007 is rated for 15 passengers, while the Princecraft Fisherman 2005 caps at 4. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princecraft Versailles 26 LP-SS 2007 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Versailles 26 LP-SS 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 Fisherman 2005 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 4 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakePrincecraft
MakePrincecraft
ModelFisherman
ModelVersailles 26 LP-SS
Model Year2005
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam60 in. (1.5 m)
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.6 m)
Beam - Meters1.52
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches6
Beam - Inches102
Depth - Detail26 in. (0.7 m)
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters66.04
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches26
Depth - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail13 in. (0.4 m)
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.33
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches13
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail175 lbs. (79 kg)
Weight - Detail2,333 lbs. (1,058 kg)
Weight - kg79.38
Weight - kg1058.23
Weight - lbs.175
Weight - lbs.2333
Width [transom] - Detail51 in. (1.3 m)
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height [transom]15 in. (0.4 m)
Height [transom]not available
Length - Meters4.3
Length - Meters8
Length - Feet14
Length - Feet26
Length overall - Detail14 ft. 0 in. (4.3 m)
Length overall - Detail26 ft. 4 in. (8 m)
Length overall - Meters4.27
Length overall - Meters8.03
Length overall - Inches168
Length overall - Inches316
Length [deck]not available
Length [deck]26 ft. 3 in. (8 m)
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches4
Body / Hull
Hull thicknessBottom: .057 in. (1.4 mm) Side: .051 in. (1.3 mm)
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typenot available
Hull typePontoon
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - DetailPortable
Fuel tank capacity - Detail33 gal. (125 l)
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max20 hp (15 kw)
Engine max135 hp (101 kW)
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters124.92
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal33
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Operational Info
Maximum capacity820 lbs. (372 kg)
Maximum capacityPerson: 2,080 lbs. (943 kg) Total: 2,793 lbs. (1,267 kg)
Maximum people4
Maximum people15
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