Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft 201 L 2004 vs Princecraft SP 198 SC 2006: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft 201 L 2004 vs Princecraft SP 198 SC 2006 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 201 L 2004 at 20,0 ft versus Princecraft SP 198 SC 2006 at 19,0 ft. At 1 504 lbs and 1 560 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 SP 198 SC 2006 tops out at 200 hp. Engine specs for the Princecraft 201 L 2004 aren't listed - confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Princecraft SP 198 SC 2006 carries 60 gallons versus 12 gallons in the Princecraft 201 L 2004. 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 201 L 2004 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Princecraft SP 198 SC 2006 caps at 7. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princecraft 201 L 2004 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft 201 L 2004 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 12 passengers and at 20,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princecraft SP 198 SC 2006 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
Model Year2004
Model Year2006
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 0 in.
Beam97 in. (2.5 m)
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Meters2.46
Beam - Inches96
Beam - Inches97
Weight - Detail1,504 lbs.
Weight - Detail1,560 lbs. (708 kg)
Weight - kg682.2
Weight - kg707.6
Weight - lbs.1504
Weight - lbs.1560
Length - Feet20
Length - Feet19
Length - Inches4
Length - Inches5
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 4 in.
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 diameter23 ft.
Tube diameternot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard70 hp
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail12 gal.
Fuel tank capacity - Detail60 gal. (227 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters45.42
Fuel tank capacity - Liters227.12
Fuel tank capacity - Gal12
Fuel tank capacity - Gal60
Drive typeOutBoard
Drive typeOutboard
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Engine maxnot available
Engine max200 hp (149 kw)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,625 lbs.
Maximum capacity1,650 lbs. (748 kg)
Maximum people12
Maximum people7
Body / Hull
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessBottom: .110 in. (2.8 mm) Side: .072 in. (1.8 mm)
Trailer Info
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - DetailStandard Painted Bunk Style Trailer
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - Weight705 lbs. (320 kg)