The Princecraft Versailles 24 2009 vs Princecraft Voyageur 20 2004 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Princecraft Versailles 24 2009 measures 24,0 feet overall (2009), giving it roughly 22,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Princecraft Voyageur 20 2004 at 2,0 feet (2004). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft Voyageur 20 2004 tips the scales at 1 075 lbs — 1 053 lbs less than the Princecraft Versailles 24 2009 at 22 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 24 2009 carries a rated maximum of 115 hp. Engine data for the Princecraft Voyageur 20 2004 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Princecraft Versailles 24 2009 is rated for 14 passengers, while the Princecraft Voyageur 20 2004 caps at 13. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princecraft Versailles 24 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Versailles 24 2009 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 14 passengers and at 24,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princecraft Voyageur 20 2004 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 13 that costs less to run day-to-day.