Matching a deep vee Princecraft Sport 174 WS 2012 against a pontoon Princecraft Versailles 19 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.

On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Princecraft Sport 174 WS 2012 at 17,4 ft versus Princecraft Versailles 19 2012 at 19,4 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft Sport 174 WS 2012 tips the scales at 1 319 lbs — 1 135 lbs more than the Princecraft Versailles 19 2012 at 184 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 125 hp, the Princecraft Sport 174 WS 2012 has a 50-hp advantage over the Princecraft Versailles 19 2012's 75-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 19 2012 carries 31 gallons versus 26 gallons in the Princecraft Sport 174 WS 2012. 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 19 2012 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Princecraft Sport 174 WS 2012 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 19 2012 could be the deciding factor.