Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Platinum SP 196 I/O AE 2004 vs Princecraft Versailles 22 LP 2007: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Platinum SP 196 I/O AE 2004 vs Princecraft Versailles 22 LP 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.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 220 hp, the Princecraft Platinum SP 196 I/O AE 2004 has a 105-hp advantage over the Princecraft Versailles 22 LP 2007's 115-hp ceiling - enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. 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 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 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 2007 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Versailles 22 LP 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
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 - Detail1,992 lbs. (904 kg)
Weight - kg1108.13
Weight - kg903.56
Weight - lbs.2443
Weight - lbs.1992
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 max115 hp (86 kW)
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1600 lbs.
Maximum capacityPerson: 1,635 lbs. (742 kg) Total: 2,375 lbs. (1,077 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 tubes2