Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Pro 165 BT 2006 vs Princecraft Versailles 25 2010 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Pro 165 BT 2006 vs Princecraft Versailles 25 2010 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 25 2010 measures 25,8 feet overall (2010), giving it roughly 9,8 additional feet of deck space compared to the Princecraft Pro 165 BT 2006 at 16,0 feet (2006). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft Versailles 25 2010 tips the scales at 2 341 lbs — 1 567 lbs less than the Princecraft Pro 165 BT 2006 at 774 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 power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 115 hp, the Princecraft Versailles 25 2010 has a 55-hp advantage over the Princecraft Pro 165 BT 2006's 60-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 25 2010 carries 31 gallons versus 2 gallons in the Princecraft Pro 165 BT 2006. 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 25 2010 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Princecraft Pro 165 BT 2006 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princecraft Versailles 25 2010 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Versailles 25 2010 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 12 passengers and at 25,8 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princecraft Pro 165 BT 2006 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 5 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakePrincecraft
MakePrincecraft
ModelPro 165 BT
ModelVersailles 25
Model Year2006
Model Year201
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam84 in. (2.2 m)
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.6 m)
Beam - Meters2.13
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches84
Beam - Inches102
Depth - Detail30 in. (0.8 m)
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters76.2
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches3
Depth - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail26 in. (0.7 m)
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.66
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches26
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail774 lbs. (351 kg)
Weight - Detail2,341 lbs. (1,062 kg)
Weight - kg351.08
Weight - kg1061.86
Weight - lbs.774
Weight - lbs.2341
Width [transom] - Detail69 in. (1.8 m)
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height [transom]20 in. (0.5 m)
Height [transom]not available
Length - Meters4.9
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet16
Length - Feet25.75
Length - Inches2
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 2 in. (4.9 m)
Length overall - Detail25 ft. 9 in. (7.8 m)
Length overall - Meters4.93
Length overall - Meters7.85
Length overall - Inches194
Length overall - Inches309
Length [deck]not available
Length [deck]25 ft. 6 in. (7.4 m)
Body / Hull
Hull thicknessBottom: .090 in. (2.3 mm) Side: .072 in. (1.8 mm)
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typenot available
Hull typePontoon
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail20 gal. (77 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail31 gal. (117 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters75.71
Fuel tank capacity - Liters117.35
Fuel tank capacity - Gal2
Fuel tank capacity - Gal31
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max60 hp (45 kw)
Engine max115 hp (101 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,185 lbs. (538 kg)
Maximum capacityPerson: 1,624 lbs. (737 kg) Total: 2,364 lbs. (1,072 kg)
Maximum people5
Maximum people12
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailStandard Painted Bunk Style Trailer
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - Weight450 lbs. (204 kg)
Trailer - Weightnot available
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