Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Tournament SP 169 DLX 2004 vs Princecraft Versailles 27-2S 2010 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Tournament SP 169 DLX 2004 vs Princecraft Versailles 27-2S 2010 comparison sits squarely in the category of decisions where specs alone won't tell the whole story — intended use, storage, and long-term ownership costs all factor in.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 135 hp, the Princecraft Versailles 27-2S 2010 has a 45-hp advantage over the Princecraft Tournament SP 169 DLX 2004's 90-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 28 gal and 31 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Princecraft Versailles 27-2S 2010 is rated for 13 passengers, while the Princecraft Tournament SP 169 DLX 2004 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 27-2S 2010 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Versailles 27-2S 2010 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 13 passengers and at 27,8 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princecraft Tournament SP 169 DLX 2004 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 5 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakePrincecraft
MakePrincecraft
ModelTournament SP 169 DLX
ModelVersailles 27-2S
Model Year2004
Model Year201
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam88 in
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.6 m)
Beam - Meters2.24
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches88
Beam - Inches102
Draft [max] - Detail29 in
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.74
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches29
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail965 lbs
Weight - Detail2,522 lbs. (1,144 kg)
Weight - kg437.72
Weight - kg1143.96
Weight - lbs.965
Weight - lbs.2522
Height - Detail35 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters0.89
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches35
Height - Inchesnot available
Height [transom]20 in
Height [transom]not available
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 2 in
Length overall - Detail27 ft. 9 in. (8.5 m)
Length overall - Meters4.93
Length overall - Meters8.46
Length overall - Inches194
Length overall - Inches333
Length [deck]not available
Length [deck]27 ft. 6 in. (8.4 m)
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet27.75
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail28 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail31 gal. (117 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters105.99
Fuel tank capacity - Liters117.35
Fuel tank capacity - Gal28
Fuel tank capacity - Gal31
Engine max90 HP
Engine max135 hp (101 kW)
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1200 lbs
Maximum capacityPerson: 1,769 lbs. (802 kg) Total: 2,509 lbs. (1,138 kg)
Maximum people5 Persons
Maximum people13
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thickness0.80 in. (2 mm)
Hull typenot available
Hull typePontoon
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameternot available
Tube diameter25 in. (0.64 m)
Tube gaugenot available
Tube gauge0.080 in. (2 mm)
Number of tubesnot available
Number of tubes3