Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft PR1648MT 2006 vs Princecraft Versailles 22 LP I/O 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft PR1648MT 2006 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Princecraft Versailles 22 LP I/O 2007 measures 22,0 feet overall (2007), giving it roughly 7,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Princecraft PR1648MT 2006 at 15,0 feet (2006). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft Versailles 22 LP I/O 2007 tips the scales at 3 456 lbs — 3 181 lbs less than the Princecraft PR1648MT 2006 at 275 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 22 LP I/O 2007 tops out at 220 hp. Engine specs for the Princecraft PR1648MT 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 Versailles 22 LP I/O 2007 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Princecraft PR1648MT 2006 caps at 4. 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 PR1648MT 2006 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 4 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakePrincecraft
MakePrincecraft
ModelPR1648MT
ModelVersailles 22 LP I/O
Model Year2006
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam70 in. (1.8 m)
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.6 m)
Beam - Meters1.78
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches7
Beam - Inches102
Weight - Detail275 lbs. (125 kg)
Weight - Detail3,456 lbs. (1,568 kg)
Weight - kg124.74
Weight - kg1567.61
Weight - lbs.275
Weight - lbs.3456
Width [transom] - Detail48 in. (1.2 m)
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height [transom]21 in. (0.5 m)
Height [transom]not available
Length - Meters4.8
Length - Meters6.8
Length - Feet15
Length - Feet22
Length - Inches1
Length - Inches4
Length overall - Detail15 ft. 10 in. (4.8 m)
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 4 in. (6.8 m)
Length overall - Meters4.83
Length overall - Meters6.81
Length overall - Inches19
Length overall - Inches268
Length [deck]not available
Length [deck]22 ft. 3 in. (6.8 m)
Engine and Drivetrain
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeI/O
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 max220 hp (164 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity973 lbs. (441 kg)
Maximum capacityPerson: 1,635 lbs. (742 kg) Total: 2,635 lbs. (1,195 kg)
Maximum people4
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