Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft MV1885 2004 vs Princecraft Versailles 20 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft MV1885 2004 vs Princecraft Versailles 20 2009 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.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 75 hp for the Princecraft MV1885 2004 and 90 hp for the Princecraft Versailles 20 2009. Real-world performance will come down more to which motor is actually bolted on, its load at the time, and whether it's a 4-stroke or 2-stroke setup.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Princecraft MV1885 2004 is rated for 5 passengers, while the Princecraft Versailles 20 2009 caps at 1. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princecraft MV1885 2004 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft MV1885 2004 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 5 passengers and at 0,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princecraft Versailles 20 2009 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 1 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakePrincecraft
MakePrincecraft
ModelMV1885
ModelVersailles 2
Model Year2004
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam85 in
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.6 m)
Beam - Meters2.16
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches85
Beam - Inches102
Weight - Detail568 lbs
Weight - Detail1,915 lbs. (867 kg)
Weight - kg257.64
Weight - kg868.63
Weight - lbs.568
Weight - lbs.1915
Height [transom]20 in
Height [transom]not available
Length overall - Detail18 ft
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 11 in. (6.4 m)
Length overall - Meters5.49
Length overall - Meters6.38
Length overall - Inches216
Length overall - Inches251
Length [at waterline]not available
Length [at waterline]20 ft. 4 in. (6.2 m)
Length [deck]not available
Length [deck]20 ft. 3 in. (6.2 m)
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet2
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine max75 HP
Engine max90 hp (67 kW)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail33 gal. (125 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters124.92
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal33
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1170 lbs
Maximum capacityPerson: 1,450 lbs. (658 kg) Total: 2,052 lbs. (931 kg)
Maximum people5 Persons
Maximum people1
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