Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft 200 2006 vs Princecraft Pro Series 198 SC 2011: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft 200 2006 vs Princecraft Pro Series 198 SC 2011 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 200 2006 at 20,0 ft versus Princecraft Pro Series 198 SC 2011 at 19,4 ft. At 1 524 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 200 2006 carries a rated maximum of 70 hp. Engine data for the Princecraft Pro Series 198 SC 2011 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 200 2006 is rated for 10 passengers, while the Princecraft Pro Series 198 SC 2011 caps at 7. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princecraft 200 2006 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft 200 2006 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 10 passengers and at 20,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princecraft Pro Series 198 SC 2011 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
Model200
ModelPro Series 198 SC
Model Year2006
Model Year2011
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 - Detail1,524 lbs. (691 kg)
Weight - Detail1,566 lbs. (710 kg)
Weight - kg691.27
Weight - kg710.33
Weight - lbs.1524
Weight - lbs.1566
Length [deck]20 ft. 0 in. (6.1 m)
Length [deck]not available
Length - Meters6.2
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet20
Length - Feet19.42
Length - Inches4
Length - Inchesnot available
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 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 max70 hp (52 kw)
Engine maxnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal60
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,000 lbs. (907 kg)
Maximum capacity1,650 lbs. (748 kg)
Maximum people10
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: 0.72 in. (1.8 mm)
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee