Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft 16 2005 vs Princecraft SP 198 SC 2006 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft 16 2005 vs Princecraft SP 198 SC 2006 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Princecraft 16 2005 at 16,0 ft versus Princecraft SP 198 SC 2006 at 19,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft 16 2005 tips the scales at 928 lbs — 772 lbs more than the Princecraft SP 198 SC 2006 at 156 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 SP 198 SC 2006 tops out at 200 hp. Engine specs for the Princecraft 16 2005 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Princecraft SP 198 SC 2006 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Princecraft 16 2005 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princecraft SP 198 SC 2006 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft SP 198 SC 2006 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 7 passengers and at 19,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princecraft 16 2005 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 6 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakePrincecraft
MakePrincecraft
Model Year2005
Model Year2006
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam6 ft. 0 in. (1.8 m)
Beam97 in. (2.5 m)
Beam - Meters1.83
Beam - Meters2.46
Beam - Inches72
Beam - Inches97
Weight - Detail928 lbs. (421 kg)
Weight - Detail1,560 lbs. (708 kg)
Weight - kg420.93
Weight - kg707.6
Weight - lbs.928
Weight - lbs.156
Length - Meters4.9
Length - Meters5.9
Length - Feet16
Length - Feet19
Length - Inches4
Length - Inches5
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 4 in. (4.9 m)
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 5 in. (5.9 m)
Length overall - Meters4.98
Length overall - Meters5.92
Length overall - Inches196
Length overall - Inches233
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail38 in. (1.0 m)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters96.52
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches38
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail31 in. (0.8 m)
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.79
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches31
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail84 in. (2.1 m)
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]25 in. (0.6 m)
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter21 in. (0.5 m)
Tube diameternot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard30 hp (24 kw)
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - DetailPortable
Fuel tank capacity - Detail60 gal. (227 l)
Drive typeOutBoard
Drive typeOutboard
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters227.12
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal6
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Engine maxnot available
Engine max200 hp (149 kw)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,303 lbs. (591 kg)
Maximum capacity1,650 lbs. (748 kg)
Maximum people6 Persons
Maximum people7
Body / Hull
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessBottom: .110 in. (2.8 mm) Side: .072 in. (1.8 mm)
Trailer Info
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - DetailStandard Painted Bunk Style Trailer
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - Weight705 lbs. (320 kg)