Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft 241 L 2005 vs Princecraft Tournament SP 198 SC 2005: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft 241 L 2005 vs Princecraft Tournament SP 198 SC 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Princecraft 241 L 2005 measures 24,0 feet overall (2005), giving it roughly 5,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Princecraft Tournament SP 198 SC 2005 at 19,0 feet (2005). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft 241 L 2005 tips the scales at 1 720 lbs - 160 lbs more than the Princecraft Tournament SP 198 SC 2005 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 Princecraft Tournament SP 198 SC 2005 tops out at 200 hp. Engine specs for the Princecraft 241 L 2005 aren't listed - confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Princecraft Tournament SP 198 SC 2005 carries 60 gallons versus 12 gallons in the Princecraft 241 L 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 241 L 2005 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Princecraft Tournament SP 198 SC 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 241 L 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft 241 L 2005 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 12 passengers and at 24,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princecraft Tournament SP 198 SC 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
Model241 L
ModelTournament SP 198 SC
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 - Detail1,720 lbs. (780 kg)
Weight - Detail1,560 lbs. (708 kg)
Weight - kg780.18
Weight - kg707.6
Weight - lbs.1720
Weight - lbs.1560
Length - Meters7.4
Length - Meters5.9
Length - Feet24
Length - Feet19
Length - Inches4
Length - Inches5
Length overall - Detail24 ft. 4 in. (7.4 m)
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 5 in. (5.9 m)
Length overall - Meters7.42
Length overall - Meters5.92
Length overall - Inches292
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)
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter23 in. (0.58 m)
Tube diameternot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard90 hp (67 kw)
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - DetailPortable Optional (Permanent): 12 gal. (45 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail60 gal. Built-in (227 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters45.42
Fuel tank capacity - Liters227.12
Fuel tank capacity - Gal12
Fuel tank capacity - Gal60
Drive typeOutBoard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine maxnot available
Engine max200 hp (149 kw)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,452 lbs. (1,112 kg)
Maximum capacity1,650 lbs. (748 kg)
Maximum people12 Persons
Maximum people7
Body / Hull
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessBottom: .110 in. (2.8 mm) Side: .072 in. (1.8 mm)