Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Pro 162 SS 2004 vs Princecraft Versailles 27 SE 2011 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Pro 162 SS 2004 vs Princecraft Versailles 27 SE 2011 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 150 hp, the Princecraft Versailles 27 SE 2011 has a 100-hp advantage over the Princecraft Pro 162 SS 2004's 50-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 Versailles 27 SE 2011 carries 31 gallons versus 13 gallons in the Princecraft Pro 162 SS 2004. 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 27 SE 2011 is rated for 13 passengers, while the Princecraft Pro 162 SS 2004 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 27 SE 2011 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Versailles 27 SE 2011 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 13 passengers and at 27,8 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princecraft Pro 162 SS 2004 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
ModelPro 162 SS
ModelVersailles 27 SE
Model Year2004
Model Year2011
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam75 in
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.6 m)
Beam - Meters1.91
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches75
Beam - Inches102
Draft [max] - Detail22 in
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.56
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches22
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail735 lbs
Weight - Detail2,571 lbs. (1,166 kg)
Weight - kg333.39
Weight - kg1166.19
Weight - lbs.735
Weight - lbs.2571
Height - Detail29 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters0.74
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches29
Height - Inchesnot available
Height [transom]20 in
Height [transom]not available
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Detail27 ft. 9 in. (8.5 m)
Length overall - Meters4.88
Length overall - Meters8.46
Length overall - Inches192
Length overall - Inches333
Length [deck]not available
Length [deck]27 ft. 6 in. (8.4 m)
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet27.75
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail13 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail31 gal. (117 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters49.21
Fuel tank capacity - Liters117.35
Fuel tank capacity - Gal13
Fuel tank capacity - Gal31
Engine max50 HP
Engine max150 hp (112 kW)
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1200 lbs
Maximum capacity2,509 lbs. (1,138 kg)
Maximum people6 Persons
Maximum people13 / 1,769 lbs. (802 kg)
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