Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Pro 176 2004 vs Princecraft Versailles 29 LP I/O 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Pro 176 2004 vs Princecraft Versailles 29 LP I/O 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 220 hp, the Princecraft Versailles 29 LP I/O 2008 has a 70-hp advantage over the Princecraft Pro 176 2004's 150-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 35 gal and 33 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Princecraft Versailles 29 LP I/O 2008 is rated for 15 passengers, while the Princecraft Pro 176 2004 caps at 7. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princecraft Versailles 29 LP I/O 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Versailles 29 LP I/O 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 15 passengers and at 29,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princecraft Pro 176 2004 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 7 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakePrincecraft
MakePrincecraft
ModelPro 176
ModelVersailles 29 LP I/O
Model Year2004
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam92 in
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.6 m)
Beam - Meters2.34
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches92
Beam - Inches102
Draft [max] - Detail30 in
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.76
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches3
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail1300 lbs
Weight - Detail4,074 lbs. (1,848 kg)
Weight - kg589.67
Weight - kg1847.93
Weight - lbs.13
Weight - lbs.4074
Height - Detail40 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters1.02
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches4
Height - Inchesnot available
Height [transom]20 in
Height [transom]not available
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 5 in
Length overall - Detail29 ft. 1 in. (8.9 m)
Length overall - Meters5.31
Length overall - Meters8.86
Length overall - Inches209
Length overall - Inches349
Length [at waterline]not available
Length [at waterline]Pontoon: 26 ft. 4 in. (8 m)
Length [deck]not available
Length [deck]26 ft. 10 in. (8.2 m)
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters8.9
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet29
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches1
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail35 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail33 gal. (125 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters132.49
Fuel tank capacity - Liters124.92
Fuel tank capacity - Gal35
Fuel tank capacity - Gal33
Engine max150 HP
Engine max220 hp (164 kW)
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeI/O
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1620 lbs
Maximum capacityPerson: 2,080 lbs. (943 kg); Total: 3,080 lbs. (1,397 kg)
Maximum people7 Persons
Maximum people15
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 gauge0.08 in. (2 mm)
Number of tubesnot available
Number of tubes3