Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Pro 169 BT 2004 vs Princecraft Versailles 24 LP 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Pro 169 BT 2004 vs Princecraft Versailles 24 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 24 LP 2008 has a 55-hp advantage over the Princecraft Pro 169 BT 2004'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 24 LP 2008 carries 33 gallons versus 28 gallons in the Princecraft Pro 169 BT 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 24 LP 2008 is rated for 14 passengers, while the Princecraft Pro 169 BT 2004 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 24 LP 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Versailles 24 LP 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 14 passengers and at 24,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princecraft Pro 169 BT 2004 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 169 BT
ModelVersailles 24 LP
Model Year2004
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam87 in
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.6 m)
Beam - Meters2.21
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches87
Beam - Inches102
Draft [max] - Detail29 in
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.74
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches29
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail780 lbs
Weight - Detail2,200 lbs. (998 kg)
Weight - kg353.8
Weight - kg997.9
Weight - lbs.78
Weight - lbs.22
Height - Detail33 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters0.84
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches33
Height - Inchesnot available
Height [transom]20 in
Height [transom]not available
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 2 in
Length overall - Detail24 ft. 11 in. (7.6 m)
Length overall - Meters4.93
Length overall - Meters7.59
Length overall - Inches194
Length overall - Inches299
Length [at waterline]not available
Length [at waterline]24 ft. 4 in. (7.4 m)
Length [deck]not available
Length [deck]24 ft. 3 in. (7.4 m)
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters7.6
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet24
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches11
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail28 gal
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
Engine max60 HP
Engine max115 hp (86 kW)
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1100 lbs
Maximum capacityPerson: 1,920 lbs. (871 kg) Total: 2,660 lbs. (1,207 kg)
Maximum people5 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 gauge0.080 in. (2 mm)
Number of tubesnot available
Number of tubes2