Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft 220V LPW I/O 2006 vs Princecraft Super Pro 198 SE 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft 220V LPW I/O 2006 vs Princecraft Super Pro 198 SE 2009 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 220V LPW I/O 2006 at 22,0 ft versus Princecraft Super Pro 198 SE 2009 at 19,4 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft 220V LPW I/O 2006 tips the scales at 3 534 lbs — 1 968 lbs more than the Princecraft Super Pro 198 SE 2009 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.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 300 hp, the Princecraft 220V LPW I/O 2006 has a 100-hp advantage over the Princecraft Super Pro 198 SE 2009's 200-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. 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 220V LPW I/O 2006 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Princecraft Super Pro 198 SE 2009 caps at 7. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princecraft 220V LPW I/O 2006 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft 220V LPW I/O 2006 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 12 passengers and at 22,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princecraft Super Pro 198 SE 2009 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
Model220V LPW I/O
ModelSuper Pro 198 SE
Model Year2006
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam102 in. (2.6 m)
Beam97 in. (2.5 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.46
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches97
Depth - Detail39 in. (1.0 m)
Depth - Detail38 in. (1.0 m)
Depth - Centimeters99.06
Depth - Centimeters96.52
Depth - Inches39
Depth - Inches38
Draft [max] - Detail34 in. (0.9 m)
Draft [max] - Detail31 in. (0.8 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.86
Draft [max] - Meters0.79
Draft [max] - Inches34
Draft [max] - Inches31
Weight - Detail3,534 lbs. (1,603 kg)
Weight - Detail1,566 lbs. (710 kg)
Weight - kg1602.99
Weight - kg710.33
Weight - lbs.3534
Weight - lbs.1566
Width [transom] - Detail83 in. (2.1 m)
Width [transom] - Detail84 in. (2.1 m)
Height [transom]39 in. (1.0 m)
Height [transom]25 in. (0.6 m)
Length - Meters6.7
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet22
Length - Feet19.42
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 0 in. (6.7 m)
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 5 in. (5.9 m)
Length overall - Meters6.71
Length overall - Meters5.92
Length overall - Inches264
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 max300 hp (224 kw)
Engine max200 hp (149 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,725 lbs. (782 kg)
Maximum capacityPerson: 906 lbs. (411 kg) Total: 1,650 lbs. (748 kg)
Maximum people12
Maximum people7