Princecraft Holiday 2010 boat specs
Princecraft
Princecraft Holiday 2010
2010
View full specs →
VS
Princecraft Versailles 29 I/O 2009 boat specs
Princecraft
Princecraft Versailles 29 I/O 2009
2009
View full specs →

Princecraft Holiday 2010 vs Princecraft Versailles 29 I/O 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat

Matching a modified vee Princecraft Holiday 2010 against a pontoon Princecraft Versailles 29 I/O 2009 means you're likely deciding between two genuinely different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.

Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Princecraft Versailles 29 I/O 2009 measures 29,1 feet overall (2009), giving it roughly 12,8 additional feet of deck space compared to the Princecraft Holiday 2010 at 16,3 feet (2010). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft Versailles 29 I/O 2009 tips the scales at 4 113 lbs — 4 109 lbs less than the Princecraft Holiday 2010 at 4 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 Versailles 29 I/O 2009 has a 170-hp advantage over the Princecraft Holiday 2010's 50-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 29 I/O 2009 is rated for 15 passengers, while the Princecraft Holiday 2010 caps at 6. 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 Holiday 2010 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 6 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakePrincecraft
MakePrincecraft
ModelHoliday
ModelVersailles 29 I/O
Model Year201
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam83 in. (2.1 m)
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.6 m)
Beam - Meters2.11
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches83
Beam - Inches102
Depth - Detail30 in. (0.8 m)
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters76.2
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches3
Depth - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail22 in. (0.6 m)
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.56
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches22
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail400 lbs. (181 kg)
Weight - Detail4,113 lbs. (1,866 kg)
Weight - kg181.44
Weight - kg1865.62
Weight - lbs.4
Weight - lbs.4113
Width [transom] - Detail69 in. (1.8 m)
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height [transom]20 in. (0.5 m)
Height [transom]not available
Length - Feet16.33
Length - Feet29.08
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 4 in. (5 m)
Length overall - Detail29 ft. 1 in. (8.9 m)
Length overall - Meters4.98
Length overall - Meters8.86
Length overall - Inches196
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)
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.090 in. (2.3 mm) Side: 0.072 in. (1.8 m)
Hull thickness.080 in. (2 m)
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typePontoon
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - DetailPortable
Fuel tank capacity - Detail33 gal. (125 l)
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typeGas
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeI/O
Engine max50 hp (37 kW)
Engine max220 hp (164 kW)
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters124.92
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal33
Operational Info
Maximum capacityPerson: 869 lbs. (394 kg) Total: 1,370 lbs. (621 kg)
Maximum capacityPerson: 2,080 lbs. (943 kg) Total: 3,080 lbs. (1,397 kg)
Maximum people6
Maximum people15
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

Princecraft Holiday 2010 vs Princecraft Versailles 29 I/O 2009 — Common Questions

Which is the larger boat — the Princecraft Holiday 2010 or the Princecraft Versailles 29 I/O 2009?
The Princecraft Versailles 29 I/O 2009 is the longer of the two at 29,1 feet overall. The Princecraft Holiday 2010 comes in at 16,3 feet, making it roughly 12,8 ft shorter — a meaningful difference in deck room and overall on-water presence.
Which is easier to trailer — the Princecraft Holiday 2010 or the Princecraft Versailles 29 I/O 2009?
For trailering, the Princecraft Holiday 2010 has the edge at 4 lbs dry weight versus 4 113 lbs for the Princecraft Versailles 29 I/O 2009. Add a motor (typically 300–500 lbs for an outboard in this class), gear, and a partial fuel load and the difference grows. Lighter is friendlier on smaller tow vehicles and on fuel economy while hauling.
Which boat can handle a bigger outboard?
The Princecraft Versailles 29 I/O 2009 is rated to a maximum of 220 hp, giving it the larger power ceiling. The Princecraft Holiday 2010 tops out at 50 hp. Keep in mind that maximum ratings are just that — matching the motor to the actual load and usage pattern usually matters more than chasing the ceiling.
How many people can each boat hold?
The Princecraft Holiday 2010 is Coast Guard rated for 6 passengers, while the Princecraft Versailles 29 I/O 2009 is certified for 15. Note that legal capacity and comfortable capacity aren't always the same thing — on a full day out, most experienced boaters aim for about 80% of the rated number to keep things comfortable.
Which boat is wider, and does it affect trailering?
The Princecraft Versailles 29 I/O 2009 measures 102" wide, compared to 83" for the Princecraft Holiday 2010. The US standard-width towing limit is 8’6" (102") in most states — anything over that may need a wide-load permit. Confirm your specific route requirements with each state's DOT.
Are the Princecraft Holiday 2010 and Princecraft Versailles 29 I/O 2009 from the same manufacturer?
Yes — both the Princecraft Holiday 2010 and the Princecraft Versailles 29 I/O 2009 are built by Princecraft. That means shared dealer networks, common parts availability, and consistent build quality across the line. The choice between them is essentially a question of how much boat you need, not which brand you trust.