The Princecraft Pro 164 SS 2004 vs Princecraft Versailles 22 2009 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 22 2009 has a 25-hp advantage over the Princecraft Pro 164 SS 2004's 90-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 22 2009 carries 33 gallons versus 28 gallons in the Princecraft Pro 164 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 22 2009 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Princecraft Pro 164 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 22 2009 could be the deciding factor.