Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft 190V L I/O 2006 vs Princecraft Super Pro 198 SC SE 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft 190V L I/O 2006 vs Princecraft Super Pro 198 SC SE 2008 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 190V L I/O 2006 at 19,0 ft versus Princecraft Super Pro 198 SC SE 2008 at 19,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft 190V L I/O 2006 tips the scales at 2 556 lbs — 990 lbs more than the Princecraft Super Pro 198 SC SE 2008 at 1 566 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.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 220 hp for the Princecraft 190V L I/O 2006 and 200 hp for the Princecraft Super Pro 198 SC SE 2008. Real-world performance will come down more to which motor is actually bolted on, its load at the time, and whether it's a 4-stroke or 2-stroke setup. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 5 gal and 6 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Princecraft Super Pro 198 SC SE 2008 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Princecraft 190V L I/O 2006 caps at 1. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princecraft Super Pro 198 SC SE 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Super Pro 198 SC SE 2008 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 190V L I/O 2006 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 1 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakePrincecraft
MakePrincecraft
Model190V L I/O
ModelSuper Pro 198 SC SE
Model Year2006
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam97 in. (2.5 m)
Beam97 in. (2.5 m)
Beam - Meters2.46
Beam - Meters2.46
Beam - Inches97
Beam - Inches97
Depth - Detail32 in. (0.8 m)
Depth - Detail38 in. (1.0 m)
Depth - Centimeters81.28
Depth - Centimeters96.52
Depth - Inches32
Depth - Inches38
Draft [max] - Detail30 in. (0.8 m)
Draft [max] - Detail31 in. (0.8 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.76
Draft [max] - Meters0.79
Draft [max] - Inches3
Draft [max] - Inches31
Weight - Detail2,556 lb. (1,159 kg)
Weight - Detail1,566 lbs. (710 kg)
Weight - kg1159.38
Weight - kg710.33
Weight - lbs.2556
Weight - lbs.1566
Width [transom] - Detail83 in. (2.1 m)
Width [transom] - Detail84 in. (2.1 m)
Height [transom]32 in. (0.8 m)
Height [transom]25 in. (0.6 m)
Length - Meters5.8
Length - Meters5.9
Length - Feet19
Length - Feet19
Length - Inches2
Length - Inches5
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 2 in. (5.8 m)
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 5 in. (5.9 m)
Length overall - Meters5.84
Length overall - Meters5.92
Length overall - Inches23
Length overall - Inches233
Body / Hull
Hull thicknessBottom: .110 in. (2.8 mm) Side: .110 in. (2.8 mm)
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.110 in. (2.8 mm) Side: 0.072 in. (1.8 mm)
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail50 gal. (189 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail60 gal. (227 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters189.27
Fuel tank capacity - Liters227.12
Fuel tank capacity - Gal5
Fuel tank capacity - Gal6
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max220 hp (164 kw)
Engine max200 hp (149 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,323 lb. (600 kg)
Maximum capacityPerson: 906 lbs. (411 kg) Total: 1,650 lbs. (748 kg)
Maximum people1
Maximum people7