Matching a modified vee Princecraft Sport 172 2011 against a pontoon Princecraft Versailles 22-2S 2009 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 22-2S 2009 measures 22,0 feet overall (2009), giving it roughly 4,6 additional feet of deck space compared to the Princecraft Sport 172 2011 at 17,4 feet (2011). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft Versailles 22-2S 2009 tips the scales at 2 025 lbs — 800 lbs less than the Princecraft Sport 172 2011 at 1 225 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 — 115 hp for the Princecraft Sport 172 2011 and 115 hp for the Princecraft Versailles 22-2S 2009. 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. 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 22-2S 2009 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Princecraft Sport 172 2011 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 22-2S 2009 could be the deciding factor.