Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Ventura 222V L2S I/O 2005 vs Princecraft Versailles 21 2010: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Ventura 222V L2S I/O 2005 vs Princecraft Versailles 21 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department - Princecraft Ventura 222V L2S I/O 2005 at 22,0 ft versus Princecraft Versailles 21 2010 at 21,8 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft Ventura 222V L2S I/O 2005 tips the scales at 2 831 lbs - 771 lbs more than the Princecraft Versailles 21 2010 at 2 060 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 21 2010 tops out at 90 hp. Engine specs for the Princecraft Ventura 222V L2S I/O 2005 aren't listed - confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Princecraft Ventura 222V L2S I/O 2005 carries 50 gallons versus 31 gallons in the Princecraft Versailles 21 2010. 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 Ventura 222V L2S I/O 2005 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Princecraft Versailles 21 2010 caps at 9. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princecraft Ventura 222V L2S I/O 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Ventura 222V L2S I/O 2005 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 12 passengers and at 22,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princecraft Versailles 21 2010 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 9 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakePrincecraft
MakePrincecraft
ModelVentura 222V L2S I/O
ModelVersailles 21
Model Year2005
Model Year2010
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 - Detail2,831 lbs. (1,284 kg)
Weight - Detail2,060 lbs. (934 kg)
Weight - kg1284.12
Weight - kg934.4
Weight - lbs.2831
Weight - lbs.2060
Height [transom]32 in. (0.8 m)
Height [transom]not available
Length - Feet22
Length - Feet21.75
Length [deck]not available
Length [deck]21 ft. 6 in. (6.6 m)
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 9 in. (6.6 m)
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Meters6.63
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Inches261
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 - Gal50
Fuel tank capacity - Gal31
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Engine maxnot available
Engine max90 hp (67 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum people12 Persons / 1,600 lbs. (726 kg)
Maximum people9
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacityPerson: 1,238 lbs. (562 kg) Total: 1,840 lbs. (835 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