Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft PR1852MT 2006 vs Princecraft Versailles 26 LP I/O 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft PR1852MT 2006 vs Princecraft Versailles 26 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 26 LP I/O 2007 measures 26,0 feet overall (2007), giving it roughly 8,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Princecraft PR1852MT 2006 at 18,0 feet (2006). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft Versailles 26 LP I/O 2007 tips the scales at 3 874 lbs — 3 870 lbs less than the Princecraft PR1852MT 2006 at 4 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 26 LP I/O 2007 tops out at 220 hp. Engine specs for the Princecraft PR1852MT 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 26 LP I/O 2007 is rated for 15 passengers, while the Princecraft PR1852MT 2006 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princecraft Versailles 26 LP I/O 2007 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Versailles 26 LP I/O 2007 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 15 passengers and at 26,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princecraft PR1852MT 2006 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 6 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakePrincecraft
MakePrincecraft
ModelPR1852MT
ModelVersailles 26 LP I/O
Model Year2006
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam75 in. (1.9 m)
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.6 m)
Beam - Meters1.91
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches75
Beam - Inches102
Weight - Detail400 lbs. (181 kg)
Weight - Detail3,874 lbs. (1,757 kg)
Weight - kg181.44
Weight - kg1757.22
Weight - lbs.4
Weight - lbs.3874
Width [transom] - Detail52 in. (1.3 m)
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height [transom]20 in. (0.5 m)
Height [transom]not available
Length - Meters5.5
Length - Meters8
Length - Feet18
Length - Feet26
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 0 in. (5.5 m)
Length overall - Detail26 ft. 4 in. (8 m)
Length overall - Meters5.49
Length overall - Meters8.03
Length overall - Inches216
Length overall - Inches316
Length [deck]not available
Length [deck]26 ft. 3 in. (8 m)
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches4
Engine and Drivetrain
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeI/O
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail33 gal. (125 l) based on pontoon equipped with 4.3 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 capacity1,375 lbs. (624 kg)
Maximum capacityPerson: 2,080 lbs. (943 kg) Total: 3,080 lbs. (1,397 kg)
Maximum people6
Maximum people15
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