Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft 26 LP-SS 2006 vs Princecraft Pro Series 198 SC 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft 26 LP-SS 2006 vs Princecraft Pro Series 198 SC 2012 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-SS 2006 measures 26,0 feet overall (2006), giving it roughly 6,6 additional feet of deck space compared to the Princecraft Pro Series 198 SC 2012 at 19,4 feet (2012). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft 26 LP-SS 2006 tips the scales at 2 333 lbs — 767 lbs more than the Princecraft Pro Series 198 SC 2012 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 Princecraft 26 LP-SS 2006 carries a rated maximum of 135 hp. Engine data for the Princecraft Pro Series 198 SC 2012 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Princecraft 26 LP-SS 2006 carries 33 gallons versus 6 gallons in the Princecraft Pro Series 198 SC 2012. 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-SS 2006 is rated for 15 passengers, while the Princecraft Pro Series 198 SC 2012 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-SS 2006 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft 26 LP-SS 2006 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 Pro Series 198 SC 2012 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-SS
ModelPro Series 198 SC
Model Year2006
Model Year2012
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 - Detail2,333 lbs. (1,058 kg)
Weight - Detail1,566 lbs. (710 kg)
Weight - kg1058.23
Weight - kg710.33
Weight - lbs.2333
Weight - lbs.1566
Length [deck]26 ft. 3 in. (8.0 m)
Length [deck]not available
Length - Meters8
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet26
Length - Feet19.42
Length - Inches4
Length - Inchesnot available
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 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
Tube gauge.080 in. (2.0 mm)
Tube gaugenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail33 gal. (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 - Gal6
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max135 hp (101 kw)
Engine maxnot available
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,793 lbs. (1,267 kg)
Maximum capacity1,650 lbs. (748 kg)
Maximum people15
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: 0.072 in. (1.8 mm)
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee