Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Vacanza 210V LP I/O Wake Xpress 2005 vs Princecraft Versailles 27 SE 2011 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Vacanza 210V LP I/O Wake Xpress 2005 vs Princecraft Versailles 27 SE 2011 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Princecraft Versailles 27 SE 2011 measures 27,8 feet overall (2011), giving it roughly 25,8 additional feet of deck space compared to the Princecraft Vacanza 210V LP I/O Wake Xpress 2005 at 2,0 feet (2005). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft Vacanza 210V LP I/O Wake Xpress 2005 tips the scales at 3 156 lbs — 585 lbs more than the Princecraft Versailles 27 SE 2011 at 2 571 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 Princecraft Versailles 27 SE 2011 tops out at 150 hp. Engine specs for the Princecraft Vacanza 210V LP I/O Wake Xpress 2005 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Princecraft Versailles 27 SE 2011 carries 31 gallons versus 5 gallons in the Princecraft Vacanza 210V LP I/O Wake Xpress 2005. 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 27 SE 2011 is rated for 13 passengers, while the Princecraft Vacanza 210V LP I/O Wake Xpress 2005 caps at 10. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princecraft Versailles 27 SE 2011 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Versailles 27 SE 2011 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 Vacanza 210V LP I/O Wake Xpress 2005 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 10 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakePrincecraft
MakePrincecraft
ModelVacanza 210V LP I/O Wake Xpress
ModelVersailles 27 SE
Model Year2005
Model Year2011
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam101 in. (2.6 m)
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.6 m)
Beam - Meters2.57
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches101
Beam - Inches102
Depth - Detail35 in. (0.9 m)
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters88.9
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches35
Depth - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail3,156 lbs. (1,432 kg)
Weight - Detail2,571 lbs. (1,166 kg)
Weight - kg1431.54
Weight - kg1166.19
Weight - lbs.3156
Weight - lbs.2571
Height [transom]33 in. (0.8 m)
Height [transom]not available
Length - Feet2
Length - Feet27.75
Length [deck]not available
Length [deck]27 ft. 6 in. (8.4 m)
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Detail27 ft. 9 in. (8.5 m)
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Meters8.46
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Inches333
Body / Hull
Hull thicknessBottom: .110 in. (2.8 mm) Side: .110 in. (2.8 mm)
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typenot available
Hull typePontoon
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail50 gal. (189 l) (Specifications based on deck boat equipped with 4.3 l engine)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail31 gal. (117 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters189.27
Fuel tank capacity - Liters117.35
Fuel tank capacity - Gal5
Fuel tank capacity - Gal31
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Engine maxnot available
Engine max150 hp (112 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum people10 Persons / 1 375 lbs. (624 kg)
Maximum people13 / 1,769 lbs. (802 kg)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity2,509 lbs. (1,138 kg)
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