Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Pro 166 2006 vs Princecraft Versailles 20 LP 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Pro 166 2006 vs Princecraft Versailles 20 LP 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 Pro 166 2006 measures 16,0 feet overall (2006), giving it roughly 14,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Princecraft Versailles 20 LP 2007 at 2,0 feet (2007). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft Versailles 20 LP 2007 tips the scales at 1 915 lbs — 906 lbs less than the Princecraft Pro 166 2006 at 1 009 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.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 90 hp for the Princecraft Pro 166 2006 and 90 hp for the Princecraft Versailles 20 LP 2007. Real-world performance will come down more to which motor is actually bolted on, its load at the time, and whether it's a 4-stroke or 2-stroke setup. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Princecraft Versailles 20 LP 2007 carries 33 gallons versus 28 gallons in the Princecraft Pro 166 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 Pro 166 2006 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Princecraft Versailles 20 LP 2007 caps at 1. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princecraft Pro 166 2006 could be the deciding factor.
At this size, power-to-weight ratio matters more than outright horsepower. The Princecraft Pro 166 2006 comes in at 11 lbs per hp versus 21 lbs per hp for the Princecraft Versailles 20 LP 2007. The lower the ratio the more explosive the acceleration — meaningful on a short RIB where bursts of speed, quick planing, and agility in surf or tight waterways define the experience.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Pro 166 2006 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 16,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princecraft Versailles 20 LP 2007 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 1 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakePrincecraft
MakePrincecraft
ModelPro 166
ModelVersailles 20 LP
Model Year2006
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam88 in. (2.2 m)
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.6 m)
Beam - Meters2.24
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches88
Beam - Inches102
Depth - Detail38 in. (1.0 m)
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters96.52
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches38
Depth - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail30 in. (0.8 m)
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.76
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches3
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail1,009 lbs. (458 kg)
Weight - Detail1,915 lbs. (867 kg)
Weight - kg457.67
Weight - kg868.63
Weight - lbs.1009
Weight - lbs.1915
Width [transom] - Detail71 in. (1.8 m)
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height [transom]20 in. (0.5 m)
Height [transom]not available
Length - Meters5
Length - Meters6.4
Length - Feet16
Length - Feet2
Length - Inches6
Length - Inches11
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 6 in. (5.0 m)
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 11 in. (6.4 m)
Length overall - Meters5.03
Length overall - Meters6.38
Length overall - Inches198
Length overall - Inches251
Length [deck]not available
Length [deck]20 ft. 3 in. (6.2 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 - Detail28 gal. (106 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail33 gal. (125 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters105.99
Fuel tank capacity - Liters124.92
Fuel tank capacity - Gal28
Fuel tank capacity - Gal33
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max90 hp (67 kw)
Engine max90 hp (67 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,367 lbs. (620 kg)
Maximum capacityPerson: 1,450 lbs. (658 kg) Total: 2,052 lbs. (931 kg)
Maximum people6
Maximum people1
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailStandard Painted Bunk Style Trailer
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - Weight474 lbs. (215 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