Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft 26 LP I/O 2005 vs Princecraft Super Pro 198 SC 2007: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft 26 LP I/O 2005 vs Princecraft Super Pro 198 SC 2007 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 26 LP I/O 2005 measures 26,0 feet overall (2005), giving it roughly 7,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Princecraft Super Pro 198 SC 2007 at 19,0 feet (2007). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft 26 LP I/O 2005 tips the scales at 3 874 lbs - 2 314 lbs more than the Princecraft Super Pro 198 SC 2007 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 Super Pro 198 SC 2007 tops out at 200 hp. Engine specs for the Princecraft 26 LP I/O 2005 aren't listed - confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Princecraft Super Pro 198 SC 2007 carries 60 gallons versus 33 gallons in the Princecraft 26 LP I/O 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 26 LP I/O 2005 is rated for 15 passengers, while the Princecraft Super Pro 198 SC 2007 caps at 7. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princecraft 26 LP I/O 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft 26 LP I/O 2005 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 15 passengers and at 26,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princecraft Super Pro 198 SC 2007 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
Model26 LP I/O
ModelSuper Pro 198 SC
Model Year2005
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.6 m)
Beam97 in. (2.5 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.46
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches97
Weight - Detail3,874 lbs. (1,757 kg)
Weight - Detail1,560 lbs. (708 kg)
Weight - kg1757.22
Weight - kg707.6
Weight - lbs.3874
Weight - lbs.1560
Length - Meters8
Length - Meters5.9
Length - Feet26
Length - Feet19
Length - Inches4
Length - Inches5
Length overall - Detail26 ft. 4 in. (8.0 m)
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 5 in. (5.9 m)
Length overall - Meters8.03
Length overall - Meters5.92
Length overall - Inches316
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 diameter25 in. (0.64 m)
Tube diameternot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard220 hp (164 kw)
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail33 gal. Built-in (125 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail60 gal. (227 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters124.92
Fuel tank capacity - Liters227.12
Fuel tank capacity - Gal33
Fuel tank capacity - Gal60
Drive typeOutBoard
Drive typeOutboard
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Engine maxnot available
Engine max200 hp (149 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity3,080 lbs. (1,397 kg)
Maximum capacityPerson: 906 lbs. (411 kg) Total: 1,650 lbs. (748 kg)
Maximum people15 persons
Maximum people7
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.110 in. (2.8 mm) Side: 0.072 in. (1.8 mm)