Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft 20 L4S 2005 vs Princecraft Tournament SP 198 SC SE 2005: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft 20 L4S 2005 vs Princecraft Tournament SP 198 SC SE 2005 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 20 L4S 2005 at 20,0 ft versus Princecraft Tournament SP 198 SC SE 2005 at 19,0 ft. At 1 502 lbs and 1 566 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class - either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.
The Princecraft Tournament SP 198 SC SE 2005 tops out at 200 hp. Engine specs for the Princecraft 20 L4S 2005 aren't listed - confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Princecraft Tournament SP 198 SC SE 2005 carries 60 gallons versus 18 gallons in the Princecraft 20 L4S 2005. 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 20 L4S 2005 is rated for 11 passengers, while the Princecraft Tournament SP 198 SC SE 2005 caps at 7. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princecraft 20 L4S 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft 20 L4S 2005 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 11 passengers and at 20,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princecraft Tournament SP 198 SC SE 2005 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
Model20 L4S
ModelTournament SP 198 SC SE
Model Year2005
Model Year2005
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 - Detail1,502 lbs. (681 kg)
Weight - Detail1,566 lbs. (710 kg)
Weight - kg681.3
Weight - kg710.33
Weight - lbs.1502
Weight - lbs.1566
Length - Feet20
Length - Feet19
Length - Inches4
Length - Inches5
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 4 in. (6.2 m)
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 5 in. (5.9 m)
Length overall - Meters6.2
Length overall - Meters5.92
Length overall - Inches244
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 diameter25 in. (0.64 m)
Tube diameternot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard90 hp (67 kw)
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail18 gal. Built-in (68 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail60 gal. Built-in (227 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters68.14
Fuel tank capacity - Liters227.12
Fuel tank capacity - Gal18
Fuel tank capacity - Gal60
Drive typeOutBoard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine maxnot available
Engine max200 hp (149 kw)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,097 lbs. (951 kg)
Maximum capacity1,650 lbs. (748 kg)
Maximum people11 Persons
Maximum people7
Body / Hull
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessBottom: .110 in. (2.8 mm) Side: .072 in. (1.8 mm)