Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Pro 179 LX SC 2007 vs Princecraft Versailles 27 SE 2010 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Pro 179 LX SC 2007 vs Princecraft Versailles 27 SE 2010 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 27 SE 2010 measures 27,8 feet overall (2010), giving it roughly 10,8 additional feet of deck space compared to the Princecraft Pro 179 LX SC 2007 at 17,0 feet (2007). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft Versailles 27 SE 2010 tips the scales at 2 571 lbs — 1 442 lbs less than the Princecraft Pro 179 LX SC 2007 at 1 129 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 — 135 hp for the Princecraft Pro 179 LX SC 2007 and 135 hp for the Princecraft Versailles 27 SE 2010. 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. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Princecraft Pro 179 LX SC 2007 carries 35 gallons versus 31 gallons in the Princecraft Versailles 27 SE 2010. 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 27 SE 2010 is rated for 13 passengers, while the Princecraft Pro 179 LX SC 2007 caps at 4. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princecraft Versailles 27 SE 2010 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Versailles 27 SE 2010 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 13 passengers and at 27,8 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princecraft Pro 179 LX SC 2007 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 4 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakePrincecraft
MakePrincecraft
ModelPro 179 LX SC
ModelVersailles 27 SE
Model Year2007
Model Year201
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam92 in. (2.3 m)
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.6 m)
Beam - Meters2.34
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches92
Beam - Inches102
Depth - Detail36 in. (0.9 m)
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters91.44
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches36
Depth - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail31 in. (0.8 m)
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.79
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches31
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail1,129 lbs. (512 kg)
Weight - Detail2,571 lbs. (1,166 kg)
Weight - kg512.11
Weight - kg1166.19
Weight - lbs.1129
Weight - lbs.2571
Width [transom] - Detail76 in. (1.9 m)
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height [transom]20 in. (0.5 m)
Height [transom]not available
Length - Meters5.4
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet17
Length - Feet27.75
Length - Inches1
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 10 in. (5.4 m)
Length overall - Detail27 ft. 9 in. (8.5 m)
Length overall - Meters5.44
Length overall - Meters8.46
Length overall - Inches214
Length overall - Inches333
Length [deck]not available
Length [deck]27 ft. 6 in. (8.4 m)
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.100 in. (2.5 mm) Side: 0.072 in. (1.8 mm)
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull typenot available
Hull typePontoon
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail35 gal. (132 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail31 gal. (117 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters132.49
Fuel tank capacity - Liters117.35
Fuel tank capacity - Gal35
Fuel tank capacity - Gal31
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max135 hp (101 kW)
Engine max135 hp (101 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacityPerson: 587 lbs. (266 kg) Total: 1,300 lbs. (590 kg)
Maximum capacityPerson: 1,769 lbs. (802 kg) Total: 2,509 lbs. (1,138 kg)
Maximum people4
Maximum people13
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