Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Pro 162 SS 2004 vs Princecraft Versailles SVX 27 LP 2008: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Pro 162 SS 2004 vs Princecraft Versailles SVX 27 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.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 115 hp, the Princecraft Versailles SVX 27 LP 2008 has a 65-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 SVX 27 LP 2008 carries 33 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 SVX 27 LP 2008 is rated for 14 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 SVX 27 LP 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Versailles SVX 27 LP 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 14 passengers and at 27,0 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 SVX 27 LP
Model Year2004
Model Year2008
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 - Detail2,642 lbs. (1,098 kg)
Weight - kg333.39
Weight - kg1198.39
Weight - lbs.735
Weight - lbs.2642
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. 2 in. (8.3 m)
Length overall - Meters4.88
Length overall - Meters8.28
Length overall - Inches192
Length overall - Inches326
Length [deck]not available
Length [deck]25 ft. 6 in. (7.8 m)
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters8.3
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet27
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches2
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail13 gal.
Fuel tank capacity - Detail33 gal. (125 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters49.21
Fuel tank capacity - Liters124.92
Fuel tank capacity - Gal13
Fuel tank capacity - Gal33
Engine max50 HP
Engine max115 hp (86 kW)
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1200 lbs.
Maximum capacityPerson: 1,920 lbs. (871 kg); Total: 2,660 lbs. (1,207 kg)
Maximum people6 Persons
Maximum people14
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 gauge0.08 in. (2 mm)
Number of tubesnot available
Number of tubes2 or 3