Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Pro 179 DX BT 2004 vs Princecraft Versailles 22 LP I/O 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Pro 179 DX BT 2004 vs Princecraft Versailles 22 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 22 LP I/O 2008 has a 145-hp advantage over the Princecraft Pro 179 DX BT 2004's 75-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 22 LP I/O 2008 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Princecraft Pro 179 DX BT 2004 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princecraft Versailles 22 LP I/O 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Versailles 22 LP I/O 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 179 DX BT 2004 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 6 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakePrincecraft
MakePrincecraft
ModelPro 179 DX BT
ModelVersailles 22 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] - Detail31 in
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.79
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches31
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail1095 lbs
Weight - Detail3,456 lbs. (1,568 kg)
Weight - kg496.68
Weight - kg1567.61
Weight - lbs.1095
Weight - lbs.3456
Height - Detail36 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters0.91
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches36
Height - Inchesnot available
Height [transom]20 in
Height [transom]not available
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 10 in
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 4 in. (6.8 m)
Length overall - Meters5.44
Length overall - Meters6.81
Length overall - Inches214
Length overall - Inches268
Length [deck]not available
Length [deck]22 ft. 3 in. (6.8 m)
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters6.8
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet22
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches4
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 max75 HP
Engine max220 hp (164 kW)
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeI/O
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1280 lbs
Maximum capacityPerson: 1,635 lbs. (742 kg) Total: 2,635 lbs. (1,195 kg)
Maximum people6 Persons
Maximum people12
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 tubes3