Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft PR1236 2006 vs Princecraft Versailles 20 LP 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft PR1236 2006 vs Princecraft Versailles 20 LP 2008 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 PR1236 2006 measures 11,0 feet overall (2006), giving it roughly 9,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Princecraft Versailles 20 LP 2008 at 2,0 feet (2008). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft Versailles 20 LP 2008 tips the scales at 1 915 lbs — 1 901 lbs less than the Princecraft PR1236 2006 at 14 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 Princecraft Versailles 20 LP 2008 tops out at 90 hp. Engine specs for the Princecraft PR1236 2006 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Princecraft PR1236 2006 is rated for 3 passengers, while the Princecraft Versailles 20 LP 2008 caps at 1. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princecraft PR1236 2006 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft PR1236 2006 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 3 passengers and at 11,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princecraft Versailles 20 LP 2008 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
ModelPR1236
ModelVersailles 20 LP
Model Year2006
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam56 in. (1.4 m)
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.6 m)
Beam - Meters1.42
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches56
Beam - Inches102
Weight - Detail140 lbs. (64 kg)
Weight - Detail1,915 lbs. (867 kg)
Weight - kg63.5
Weight - kg868.63
Weight - lbs.14
Weight - lbs.1915
Width [transom] - Detail36 in. (0.9 m)
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height [transom]15 in. (0.4 m)
Height [transom]not available
Length - Meters3.6
Length - Meters6.4
Length - Feet11
Length - Feet2
Length - Inches11
Length - Inches11
Length overall - Detail11 ft. 11 in. (3.6 m)
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 11 in. (6.4 m)
Length overall - Meters3.63
Length overall - Meters6.38
Length overall - Inches143
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)
Engine and Drivetrain
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
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
Engine maxnot available
Engine max90 hp (67 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity527 lbs. (239 kg)
Maximum capacityPerson: 1,450 lbs. (658 kg) Total: 2,052 lbs. (931 kg)
Maximum people3
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