Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Tournament SP 178 DLX 2004 vs Princecraft Versailles 26 LP 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Tournament SP 178 DLX 2004 vs Princecraft Versailles 26 LP 2008 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.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 150 hp for the Princecraft Tournament SP 178 DLX 2004 and 135 hp for the Princecraft Versailles 26 LP 2008. 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 26 LP 2008 is rated for 15 passengers, while the Princecraft Tournament SP 178 DLX 2004 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 26 LP 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Versailles 26 LP 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 15 passengers and at 26,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princecraft Tournament SP 178 DLX 2004 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 6 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakePrincecraft
MakePrincecraft
ModelTournament SP 178 DLX
ModelVersailles 26 LP
Model Year2004
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam92 in
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.6 m)
Beam - Meters2.34
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches92
Beam - Inches102
Draft [max] - Detail31 in
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.79
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches31
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail1159 lbs
Weight - Detail2,294 lbs. (1,041 kg)
Weight - kg525.71
Weight - kg1040.54
Weight - lbs.1159
Weight - lbs.2294
Height - Detail40 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters1.02
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches4
Height - Inchesnot available
Height [transom]20 in
Height [transom]not available
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 5 in
Length overall - Detail26 ft. 4 in. (8 m)
Length overall - Meters5.31
Length overall - Meters8.03
Length overall - Inches209
Length overall - Inches316
Length [at waterline]not available
Length [at waterline]Pontoon: 26 ft. 4 in. (8 m)
Length [deck]not available
Length [deck]26 ft. 3 in. (8 m)
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters8
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet26
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches4
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail35 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail33 gal. (125 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters132.49
Fuel tank capacity - Liters124.92
Fuel tank capacity - Gal35
Fuel tank capacity - Gal33
Engine max150 HP
Engine max135 hp (101 kW)
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1455 lbs
Maximum capacityPerson: 2,067 lbs. (938 kg) Total: 2,807 lbs. (1,273 kg)
Maximum people6 Persons
Maximum people15
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
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 tubes2