Matching a pontoon Princecraft Versailles 20 LP 2007 against a deep vee Princecraft Xpedition 170 BT 2012 means you're likely deciding between two genuinely different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.

Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Princecraft Xpedition 170 BT 2012 measures 16,9 feet overall (2012), giving it roughly 14,9 additional feet of deck space compared to the Princecraft Versailles 20 LP 2007 at 2,0 feet (2007). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft Versailles 20 LP 2007 tips the scales at 1 915 lbs — 1 818 lbs more than the Princecraft Xpedition 170 BT 2012 at 97 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 — 90 hp for the Princecraft Versailles 20 LP 2007 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 20 LP 2007 carries 33 gallons versus 2 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 Xpedition 170 BT 2012 is rated for 5 passengers, while the Princecraft Versailles 20 LP 2007 caps at 1. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princecraft Xpedition 170 BT 2012 could be the deciding factor.

At this size, power-to-weight ratio matters more than outright horsepower. The Princecraft Xpedition 170 BT 2012 comes in at 1 lbs per hp versus 21 lbs per hp for the Princecraft Versailles 20 LP 2007. The lower the ratio the more explosive the acceleration — meaningful on a short RIB where bursts of speed, quick planing, and agility in surf or tight waterways define the experience.