Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft 192V L2S O/B 2006 vs Princecraft Super Pro 198 SC 2008: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft 192V L2S O/B 2006 vs Princecraft Super Pro 198 SC 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 192V L2S O/B 2006 at 19,0 ft versus Princecraft Super Pro 198 SC 2008 at 19,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft 192V L2S O/B 2006 tips the scales at 1 960 lbs - 400 lbs more than the Princecraft Super Pro 198 SC 2008 at 1 560 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 power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 200 hp, the Princecraft Super Pro 198 SC 2008 has a 50-hp advantage over the Princecraft 192V L2S O/B 2006's 150-hp ceiling - enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Princecraft Super Pro 198 SC 2008 carries 60 gallons versus 50 gallons in the Princecraft 192V L2S O/B 2006. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Princecraft 192V L2S O/B 2006 is rated for 10 passengers, while the Princecraft Super Pro 198 SC 2008 caps at 7. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princecraft 192V L2S O/B 2006 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft 192V L2S O/B 2006 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 10 passengers and at 19,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princecraft Super Pro 198 SC 2008 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
Model192V L2S O/B
ModelSuper Pro 198 SC
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] - Detail29 in. (0.7 m)
Draft [max] - Detail31 in. (0.8 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.74
Draft [max] - Meters0.79
Draft [max] - Inches29
Draft [max] - Inches31
Weight - Detail1,960 lbs. (889 kg)
Weight - Detail1,560 lbs. (708 kg)
Weight - kg889.04
Weight - kg707.6
Weight - lbs.1960
Weight - lbs.1560
Width [transom] - Detail83 in. (2.1 m)
Width [transom] - Detail84 in. (2.1 m)
Height [transom]25 in. (0.64 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 - Inches230
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 - Gal50
Fuel tank capacity - Gal60
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max150 hp (112 kw)
Engine max200 hp (149 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,067 lbs. (938 kg)
Maximum capacityPerson: 906 lbs. (411 kg) Total: 1,650 lbs. (748 kg)
Maximum people10
Maximum people7