Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft 18 L4S 2006 vs Princecraft Pro Series 198 SC 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft 18 L4S 2006 vs Princecraft Pro Series 198 SC 2012 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 18 L4S 2006 at 18,0 ft versus Princecraft Pro Series 198 SC 2012 at 19,4 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft Pro Series 198 SC 2012 tips the scales at 1 566 lbs — 172 lbs less than the Princecraft 18 L4S 2006 at 1 394 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 18 L4S 2006 carries a rated maximum of 60 hp. Engine data for the Princecraft Pro Series 198 SC 2012 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 18 L4S 2006 is rated for 9 passengers, while the Princecraft Pro Series 198 SC 2012 caps at 7. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princecraft 18 L4S 2006 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft 18 L4S 2006 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 9 passengers and at 18,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princecraft Pro Series 198 SC 2012 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 7 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakePrincecraft
MakePrincecraft
Model18 L4S
ModelPro Series 198 SC
Model Year2006
Model Year2012
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 0 in. (2.4 m)
Beam97 in. (2.5 m)
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Meters2.46
Beam - Inches96
Beam - Inches97
Weight - Detail1,394 lbs. (632 kg)
Weight - Detail1,566 lbs. (710 kg)
Weight - kg632.31
Weight - kg710.33
Weight - lbs.1394
Weight - lbs.1566
Length [deck]18 ft. 0 in. (5.5 m)
Length [deck]not available
Length - Meters5.6
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet18
Length - Feet19.42
Length - Inches4
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 4 in. (5.6 m)
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 5 in. (5.9 m)
Length overall - Meters5.59
Length overall - Meters5.92
Length overall - Inches22
Length overall - Inches233
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail38 in. (1 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 diameter23 in. (0.58 m)
Tube diameternot available
Tube gauge.080 in. (2.0 mm)
Tube gaugenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - DetailPortable w/ hose and bulb
Fuel tank capacity - Detail60 gal. (227 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Litersw
Fuel tank capacity - Liters227.12
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max60 hp (45 kw)
Engine maxnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal6
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,730 lbs. (785 kg)
Maximum capacity1,650 lbs. (748 kg)
Maximum people9
Maximum people7 / 906 lbs. (411 kg)
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.110 in. (2.8 mm) Side: 0.072 in. (1.8 mm)
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee