The Princecraft Versailles 19 2012 is a pontoon design and the Princecraft Xpedition 170 BT 2012 is a deep-V 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 Versailles 19 2012 at 19,4 ft versus Princecraft Xpedition 170 BT 2012 at 16,9 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft Versailles 19 2012 tips the scales at 1 840 lbs - 870 lbs more than the Princecraft Xpedition 170 BT 2012 at 970 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.

Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling - 75 hp for the Princecraft Versailles 19 2012 and 75 hp for the Princecraft Xpedition 170 BT 2012. 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. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Princecraft Versailles 19 2012 carries 31 gallons versus 20 gallons in the Princecraft Xpedition 170 BT 2012. 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 19 2012 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Princecraft Xpedition 170 BT 2012 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princecraft Versailles 19 2012 could be the deciding factor.