Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Versailles 21 2011 vs Princecraft Yukon 20 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a pontoon Princecraft Versailles 21 2011 against a modified vee Princecraft Yukon 20 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 Versailles 21 2011 measures 21,8 feet overall (2011), giving it roughly 7,5 additional feet of deck space compared to the Princecraft Yukon 20 2012 at 14,3 feet (2012). At 206 lbs and 265 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 90 hp, the Princecraft Versailles 21 2011 has a 65-hp advantage over the Princecraft Yukon 20 2012's 25-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Princecraft Versailles 21 2011 is rated for 9 passengers, while the Princecraft Yukon 20 2012 caps at 4. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princecraft Versailles 21 2011 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Versailles 21 2011 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 9 passengers and at 21,8 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princecraft Yukon 20 2012 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 4 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakePrincecraft
MakePrincecraft
ModelVersailles 21
ModelYukon 2
Model Year2011
Model Year2012
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.6 m)
Beam68 in. (1.7 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters1.73
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches68
Weight - Detail2,060 lbs. (934 kg)
Weight - Detail265 lbs. (120 kg)
Weight - kg934.4
Weight - kg120.2
Weight - lbs.206
Weight - lbs.265
Length [deck]21 ft. 6 in. (6.6 m)
Length [deck]not available
Length - Feet21.75
Length - Feet14.25
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 9 in. (6.6 m)
Length overall - Detail14 ft. 3 in. (4.3 m)
Length overall - Meters6.63
Length overall - Meters4.34
Length overall - Inches261
Length overall - Inches171
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail28 in. (0.7 m)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters71.12
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches28
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail17 in. (0.4 m)
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.43
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches17
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail57 in. (1.4 m)
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]20 in. (0.5 m)
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typePontoon
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessBottom & Side: 0.064 in. (1.6 mm)
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter25 in. (0.64 m)
Tube diameternot available
Tube gauge0.080 in. (2 mm)
Tube gaugenot available
Number of tubes2
Number of tubesnot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail31 gal. (117 l)
Fuel tank capacity - DetailPortable
Fuel tank capacity - Liters117.35
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal31
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max90 hp (67 kW)
Engine max25 hp (19 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,840 lbs. (835 kg)
Maximum capacity905 lbs. (411 kg)
Maximum people9 / 1,238 lbs. (562 kg)
Maximum people4 / 580 lbs. (263 kg)