Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Pro 169 LX SC 2007 vs Princecraft Versailles 22 LP-SS 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Pro 169 LX SC 2007 vs Princecraft Versailles 22 LP-SS 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Princecraft Versailles 22 LP-SS 2008 measures 22,0 feet overall (2008), giving it roughly 6,0 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 Versailles 22 LP-SS 2008 tips the scales at 2 025 lbs — 1 136 lbs less than the Princecraft Pro 169 LX SC 2007 at 889 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 22 LP-SS 2008 has a 25-hp advantage over the Princecraft Pro 169 LX SC 2007'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 LP-SS 2008 carries 33 gallons versus 28 gallons in the Princecraft Pro 169 LX SC 2007. 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 LP-SS 2008 is rated for 12 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 22 LP-SS 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Versailles 22 LP-SS 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 12 passengers and at 22,0 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 22 LP-SS
Model Year2007
Model Year2008
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 - Detail2,025 lbs. (919 kg)
Weight - kg403.24
Weight - kg918.52
Weight - lbs.889
Weight - lbs.2025
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 - Meters6.8
Length - Feet16
Length - Feet22
Length - Inches2
Length - Inches4
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 2 in. (4.9 m)
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 4 in. (6.8 m)
Length overall - Meters4.93
Length overall - Meters6.81
Length overall - Inches194
Length overall - Inches268
Length [at waterline]not available
Length [at waterline]Pontoon: 22 ft. 4 in. (6.8 m)
Length [deck]not available
Length [deck]22 ft. 3 in. (6.8 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 - 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 max115 hp (86 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacityPerson: 658 lbs. (298 kg) Total: 1,260 lbs. (572 kg)
Maximum capacityPerson: 1,635 lbs. (742 kg) Total: 2,375 lbs. (1,077 kg)
Maximum people5
Maximum people12
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