Matching a modified vee Princecraft Pro Series 179 SC 2011 against a pontoon Princecraft Versailles 21 2012 means you're likely deciding between two genuinely different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.

Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Princecraft Versailles 21 2012 measures 21,8 feet overall (2012), giving it roughly 4,4 additional feet of deck space compared to the Princecraft Pro Series 179 SC 2011 at 17,3 feet (2011). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft Pro Series 179 SC 2011 tips the scales at 1 229 lbs — 1 023 lbs more than the Princecraft Versailles 21 2012 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.

The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 135 hp, the Princecraft Pro Series 179 SC 2011 has a 45-hp advantage over the Princecraft Versailles 21 2012'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 21 2012 carries 31 gallons versus 4 gallons in the Princecraft Pro Series 179 SC 2011. 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 21 2012 is rated for 9 passengers, while the Princecraft Pro Series 179 SC 2011 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 2012 could be the deciding factor.