Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Pro 169 LX SC 2007 vs Princecraft Versailles 21 2011 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Pro 169 LX SC 2007 vs Princecraft Versailles 21 2011 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 21 2011 measures 21,8 feet overall (2011), giving it roughly 5,8 additional feet of deck space compared to the Princecraft Pro 169 LX SC 2007 at 16,0 feet (2007). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft Pro 169 LX SC 2007 tips the scales at 889 lbs — 683 lbs more than the Princecraft Versailles 21 2011 at 206 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 169 LX SC 2007 and 90 hp for the Princecraft Versailles 21 2011. 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. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 28 gal and 31 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Princecraft Versailles 21 2011 is rated for 9 passengers, while the Princecraft Pro 169 LX SC 2007 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 21 2011 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Versailles 21 2011 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 9 passengers and at 21,8 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princecraft Pro 169 LX SC 2007 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 LX SC
ModelVersailles 21
Model Year2007
Model Year2011
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam87 in. (2.2 m)
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.6 m)
Beam - Meters2.21
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches87
Beam - Inches102
Depth - Detail35 in. (0.9 m)
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters88.9
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches35
Depth - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail33 in. (0.8 m)
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.84
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches33
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail889 lbs. (403 kg)
Weight - Detail2,060 lbs. (934 kg)
Weight - kg403.24
Weight - kg934.4
Weight - lbs.889
Weight - lbs.206
Width [transom] - Detail71 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 - Feet21.75
Length - Inches2
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 2 in. (4.9 m)
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 9 in. (6.6 m)
Length overall - Meters4.93
Length overall - Meters6.63
Length overall - Inches194
Length overall - Inches261
Length [deck]not available
Length [deck]21 ft. 6 in. (6.6 m)
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.090 in. (2.3 mm) Side: 0.072 in. (1.8 mm)
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull typenot available
Hull typePontoon
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail28 gal. (106 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail31 gal. (117 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters105.99
Fuel tank capacity - Liters117.35
Fuel tank capacity - Gal28
Fuel tank capacity - Gal31
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max90 hp (67 kW)
Engine max90 hp (67 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacityPerson: 658 lbs. (298 kg) Total: 1,260 lbs. (572 kg)
Maximum capacity1,840 lbs. (835 kg)
Maximum people5
Maximum people9 / 1,238 lbs. (562 kg)
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