Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Ventura 190V L I/O 2005 vs Princecraft Versailles 27 SE 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Ventura 190V L I/O 2005 vs Princecraft Versailles 27 SE 2012 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 2012 measures 27,8 feet overall (2012), giving it roughly 8,8 additional feet of deck space compared to the Princecraft Ventura 190V L I/O 2005 at 19,0 feet (2005). At 2 546 lbs and 2 571 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class — either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.
The Princecraft Versailles 27 SE 2012 tops out at 150 hp. Engine specs for the Princecraft Ventura 190V L I/O 2005 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Princecraft Versailles 27 SE 2012 carries 31 gallons versus 5 gallons in the Princecraft Ventura 190V L I/O 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 2012 is rated for 13 passengers, while the Princecraft Ventura 190V L I/O 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 2012 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Versailles 27 SE 2012 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 Ventura 190V L I/O 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
ModelVentura 190V L I/O
ModelVersailles 27 SE
Model Year2005
Model Year2012
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam97 in. (2.5 m)
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.6 m)
Beam - Meters2.46
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches97
Beam - Inches102
Depth - Detail32 in. (0.8 m)
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters81.28
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches32
Depth - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail2,546 lbs. (1,155 kg)
Weight - Detail2,571 lbs. (1,166 kg)
Weight - kg1154.85
Weight - kg1166.19
Weight - lbs.2546
Weight - lbs.2571
Height [transom]32 in. (0.8 m)
Height [transom]not available
Length - Feet19
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 / 1,323 lbs. (600 kg)
Maximum people13 / 1,769 lbs. (802 kg)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity2,513 lbs. (1,140 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