Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Ventura 222V L2S O/B 2007 vs Princecraft Versailles 23-2S 2011: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Ventura 222V L2S O/B 2007 is a modified-V design and the Princecraft Versailles 23-2S 2011 is a pontoon design, so you're likely deciding between two noticeably different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department - Princecraft Ventura 222V L2S O/B 2007 at 22,0 ft versus Princecraft Versailles 23-2S 2011 at 23,8 ft. At 2 250 lbs and 2 195 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 power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 175 hp, the Princecraft Ventura 222V L2S O/B 2007 has a 60-hp advantage over the Princecraft Versailles 23-2S 2011's 115-hp ceiling - enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Princecraft Ventura 222V L2S O/B 2007 carries 50 gallons versus 31 gallons in the Princecraft Versailles 23-2S 2011. 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 O/B 2007 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Princecraft Versailles 23-2S 2011 caps at 10. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princecraft Ventura 222V L2S O/B 2007 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Ventura 222V L2S O/B 2007 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 23-2S 2011 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 222V L2S O/B
ModelVersailles 23-2S
Model Year2007
Model Year2011
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
Draft [max] - Detail31 in. (0.8 m)
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.79
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches31
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail2,250 lbs. (1,021 kg)
Weight - Detail2,195 lbs. (996 kg)
Weight - kg1020.58
Weight - kg995.63
Weight - lbs.2250
Weight - lbs.2195
Width [transom] - Detail83 in. (2.1 m)
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height [transom]25 in. (0.64 m)
Height [transom]not available
Length - Meters6.8
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet22
Length - Feet23.75
Length - Inches2
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 2 in. (6.8 m)
Length overall - Detail23 ft. 9 in. (7.2 m)
Length overall - Meters6.76
Length overall - Meters7.24
Length overall - Inches266
Length overall - Inches285
Length [deck]not available
Length [deck]23 ft. 6 in. (6.9 m)
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessBottom & Side: 0.110 in. (2.8 mm)
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typePontoon
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail50 gal (189 l)
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
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max175 hp (131 kW)
Engine max115 hp (86 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacityPerson: 1,600 lbs. (726 kg) Total: 2,344 lbs. (1,063 kg)
Maximum capacity2,083 lbs. (945 kg)
Maximum people12
Maximum people10 / 1,343 lbs. (609 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