Matching a deep vee Princecraft Starfish DLX BT 2012 against a pontoon Princecraft Versailles 27-2S 2011 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 27-2S 2011 measures 27,8 feet overall (2011), giving it roughly 11,8 additional feet of deck space compared to the Princecraft Starfish DLX BT 2012 at 16,0 feet (2012). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft Versailles 27-2S 2011 tips the scales at 2 522 lbs — 2 475 lbs less than the Princecraft Starfish DLX BT 2012 at 47 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 150 hp, the Princecraft Versailles 27-2S 2011 has a 110-hp advantage over the Princecraft Starfish DLX BT 2012'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 27-2S 2011 is rated for 13 passengers, while the Princecraft Starfish DLX BT 2012 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 27-2S 2011 could be the deciding factor.