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2007 Princecraft Versailles 20LP Photos
2007 Princecraft Versailles 20LP Test Details
| Category | Pontoon Boat |
| Length | 20ft 11in / 6.10 m |
| Engine Make | Mercury |
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2007 Princecraft Versailles 20LP Description
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The Princecraft Versailles 20 LP is a perfect
example of why the sales of pontoon
boats are steadily increasing year after
year.
New for 2007, this model has three tubes
rather than the more common two tubes. The
third tube, mounted down the centreline of the
boat, totally changes its performance characteristics.
Our test boat was equipped with a new
Mercury Verado 150 and the performance was
comparable to most 20-foot runabouts.
The attraction of pontoon boats is the large
interior space with an expanse of flat floor covered
in rich carpet and surrounded by plushly upholstered
seating for the whole family and lots of
friends. Two-tube boats can push along at speeds
in the 20 mph range, which is adequate for most
people's needs. However, with a three-tube boat
equipped with an engine like this, all areas of a
small lake are easily within reach.
Starting at the bow, you get a swing-open
centre door, docking lights, cleats and a (surprisingly
small) bow eye. The port and starboard seats
have sun lounge backs, heavy padding and storage
inside. I noticed the carpeting looked particularly
rich on this model.
There's another opening gate on the port side
and aft, an L-shaped seat, again with sun lounge
back, and a removable picnic table. Princecraft
uses rotocast plastic seat bases to avoid rot and
they are designed to drain rainwater so your life
jackets stay dry.
The helm has a large fibreglass console with
drink holders, storage underneath and a sink with
a cold water supply, which is handy when picnicking.
The helm has a Venturi windscreen,
gauges for trim, tach, speed, fuel and volt meter. I
could best describe the helm seat itself as a throne!
Princecraft has come up with one of the most
comfortable helm seats I've experienced yet.
At the stern is a sun lounge with storage
under and a lift-up section that turns into a privacy
enclosure for people who want to change into
their bathing suit or where you could install a
porta-potty to extend your day cruising.
Other nice features include the Clarion CD
and Sirius-equipped stereo system. When you get
to the old swimming hole, there's a stern door to
the transom where you will find an especially
large boarding ladder - great for swimming or
retrieving a fallen skier.
With the third tube and optional Mercury
Verado 150, the Versailles 20 LP turns in some
serious performance. We hit 20 mph from a
standing start in only 3.8 seconds and the Verado
spun up to a silky smooth 6000 rpm doing 40
mph and only showing 86 dbA on the sound
level meter.
Some may think 40 mph is too fast for an
open boat. Sure, everybody will get blown
around, but it's going to be hard for the driver to
keep his hands off the throttle! Instead of pushing
the tubes through the water, the boat lifts its bow,
trims right up and even delivers amazing handling.
In turns, the weight transfers to the outside
of the turn, so it leans out a bit like a car does.
Nevertheless, the three tubes hung on even when
we cranked it right over hard. On top of that, it
strides up over the waves in a confidence inspiring
fashion.
If you want pontoon accommodation but
weren't satisfied with the turn of speed, try the
three tube Princecraft Versailles 20 LP.
2007 Princecraft Versailles 20LP Test Specifications
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POWER / PERFORMANCE
Test boat engine: Mercury Verado 150, supercharged
inline 4 cylinder, 32 valve DOHC, 105.7 ci
/ 1.7 L, EFI, 14.5 x 15 stainless steel prop DODC.
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