Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Platinum SP 196 I/O AE 2004 vs Princecraft Versailles 22 LP I/O 2007: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Platinum SP 196 I/O AE 2004 vs Princecraft Versailles 22 LP I/O 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.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling - 220 hp for the Princecraft Platinum SP 196 I/O AE 2004 and 220 hp for the Princecraft Versailles 22 LP I/O 2007. 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. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Princecraft Platinum SP 196 I/O AE 2004 carries 60 gallons versus 33 gallons in the Princecraft Versailles 22 LP I/O 2007. 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 22 LP I/O 2007 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Princecraft Platinum SP 196 I/O AE 2004 caps at 9. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princecraft Versailles 22 LP I/O 2007 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Versailles 22 LP I/O 2007 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 12 passengers and at 22,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princecraft Platinum SP 196 I/O AE 2004 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 9 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakePrincecraft
MakePrincecraft
ModelPlatinum SP 196 I/O AE
ModelVersailles 22 LP I/O
Model Year2004
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam96 in.
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.6 m)
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches96
Beam - Inches102
Draft [max] - Detail32 in.
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.81
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches32
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail2443 lbs.
Weight - Detail3,456 lbs. (1,568 kg)
Weight - kg1108.13
Weight - kg1567.61
Weight - lbs.2443
Weight - lbs.3456
Height - Detail47.5 in.
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters1.22
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches47.5
Height - Inchesnot available
Height [transom]39 in.
Height [transom]not available
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 6 in.
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 4 in. (6.8 m)
Length overall - Meters5.94
Length overall - Meters6.81
Length overall - Inches234
Length overall - Inches268
Length [deck]not available
Length [deck]22 ft. 3 in. (6.8 m)
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters6.8
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet22
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches4
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail60 gal.
Fuel tank capacity - Detail33 gal. (125 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters227.12
Fuel tank capacity - Liters124.92
Fuel tank capacity - Gal60
Fuel tank capacity - Gal33
Engine max220 HP
Engine max220 hp (164 kW)
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeI/O
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1600 lbs.
Maximum capacityPerson: 1,635 lbs. (742 kg) Total: 2,635 lbs. (1,195 kg)
Maximum people9 Persons
Maximum people12
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 tubes3