Matching a deep vee Princecraft Starfish 20 2013 against a pontoon Princecraft Versailles 29 I/O 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 29 I/O 2009 measures 29,1 feet overall (2009), giving it roughly 13,1 additional feet of deck space compared to the Princecraft Starfish 20 2013 at 16,0 feet (2013). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft Versailles 29 I/O 2009 tips the scales at 4 113 lbs — 4 081 lbs less than the Princecraft Starfish 20 2013 at 32 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 220 hp, the Princecraft Versailles 29 I/O 2009 has a 180-hp advantage over the Princecraft Starfish 20 2013's 40-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.

For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Princecraft Versailles 29 I/O 2009 is rated for 15 passengers, while the Princecraft Starfish 20 2013 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 29 I/O 2009 could be the deciding factor.