Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft 18 2004 vs Princecraft Super Pro 198 SC SE 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft 18 2004 vs Princecraft Super Pro 198 SC SE 2007 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 2004 at 18,0 ft versus Princecraft Super Pro 198 SC SE 2007 at 19,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft Super Pro 198 SC SE 2007 tips the scales at 1 566 lbs — 172 lbs less than the Princecraft 18 2004 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 Super Pro 198 SC SE 2007 tops out at 200 hp. Engine specs for the Princecraft 18 2004 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 18 2004 is rated for 11 passengers, while the Princecraft Super Pro 198 SC SE 2007 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 2004 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft 18 2004 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 11 passengers and at 18,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princecraft Super Pro 198 SC SE 2007 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
ModelSuper Pro 198 SC SE
Model Year2004
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 0 in
Beam97 in. (2.5 m)
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Meters2.46
Beam - Inches96
Beam - Inches97
Weight - Detail1,394 lbs
Weight - Detail1,566 lbs. (710 kg)
Weight - kg632.31
Weight - kg710.33
Weight - lbs.1394
Weight - lbs.1566
Length - Feet18
Length - Feet19
Length - Inches4
Length - Inches5
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 4 in
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. (1.0 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)
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters5.9
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter23 in
Tube diameternot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard60 hp
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 capacity1,465 lbs
Maximum capacityPerson: 906 lbs. (411 kg) Total: 1,650 lbs. (748 kg)
Maximum people11
Maximum people7
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)