Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Holiday DLX BT 2006 vs Princecraft Versailles 19 2011 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Holiday DLX BT 2006 vs Princecraft Versailles 19 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Princecraft Versailles 19 2011 measures 19,4 feet overall (2011), giving it roughly 3,4 additional feet of deck space compared to the Princecraft Holiday DLX BT 2006 at 16,0 feet (2006). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft Holiday DLX BT 2006 tips the scales at 585 lbs — 401 lbs more than the Princecraft Versailles 19 2011 at 184 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 75 hp, the Princecraft Versailles 19 2011 has a 25-hp advantage over the Princecraft Holiday DLX BT 2006's 50-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
Both boats are rated for 6 passengers — a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.
Bottom line: The Princecraft Versailles 19 2011 at 19,4 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Princecraft Holiday DLX BT 2006 at 16,0 ft wins on trailering ease, likely lower purchase price, and simpler docking — a solid choice for a buyer who wants more boat for less money.
General Boat Info
MakePrincecraft
MakePrincecraft
ModelHoliday DLX BT
ModelVersailles 19
Model Year2006
Model Year2011
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam82 in. (2.1 m)
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.6 m)
Beam - Meters2.08
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches82
Beam - Inches102
Depth - Detail30 in. (0.8 m)
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters76.2
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches3
Depth - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail24 in. (0.6 m)
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.61
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches24
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail585 lbs. (265 kg)
Weight - Detail1,840 lbs. (835 kg)
Weight - kg265.35
Weight - kg834.61
Weight - lbs.585
Weight - lbs.184
Width [transom] - Detail69 in. (1.8 m)
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height [transom]20 in. (0.5 m)
Height [transom]not available
Length - Meters5
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet16
Length - Feet19.42
Length - Inches4
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 4 in. (5.0 m)
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 5 in. (5.9 m)
Length overall - Meters4.98
Length overall - Meters5.92
Length overall - Inches196
Length overall - Inches233
Length [deck]not available
Length [deck]18 ft. 9 in. (5.7 m)
Body / Hull
Hull thicknessBottom: .090 in. (2.3 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 - DetailPortable
Fuel tank capacity - Detail31 gal. (117 l)
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max50 hp (37 kw)
Engine max75 hp (56 kW)
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters117.35
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal31
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,345 lbs. (610 kg)
Maximum capacity1,730 lbs. (785 kg)
Maximum people6
Maximum people6 / 1,170 lbs. (531 kg)
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailStandard Galvanized Bunk Style Trailer
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - Weight450 lbs. (204 kg)
Trailer - Weightnot available
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