Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Brio e 15 2013 vs Princecraft Tournament SP 198 SC SE 2005 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Brio e 15 2013 vs Princecraft Tournament SP 198 SC SE 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 Tournament SP 198 SC SE 2005 measures 19,0 feet overall (2005), giving it roughly 3,9 additional feet of deck space compared to the Princecraft Brio e 15 2013 at 15,1 feet (2013). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft Tournament SP 198 SC SE 2005 tips the scales at 1 566 lbs — 472 lbs less than the Princecraft Brio e 15 2013 at 1 094 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 200 hp, the Princecraft Tournament SP 198 SC SE 2005 has a 190-hp advantage over the Princecraft Brio e 15 2013's 10-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Princecraft Tournament SP 198 SC SE 2005 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Princecraft Brio e 15 2013 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princecraft Tournament SP 198 SC SE 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Tournament SP 198 SC SE 2005 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 7 passengers and at 19,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princecraft Brio e 15 2013 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 6 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakePrincecraft
MakePrincecraft
ModelBrio e 15
ModelTournament SP 198 SC SE
Model Year2013
Model Year2005
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam7 ft. 6 in. (2.3 m)
Beam97 in. (2.5 m)
Beam - Meters2.29
Beam - Meters2.46
Beam - Inches9
Beam - Inches97
Weight - Detail1,094 lbs. (496 kg)
Weight - Detail1,566 lbs. (710 kg)
Weight - kg496.23
Weight - kg710.33
Weight - lbs.1094
Weight - lbs.1566
Length [at waterline]14 ft. 3 in. (4.3 m) pontoon
Length [at waterline]not available
Length [deck]14 ft. 1 in. (4.3 m)
Length [deck]not available
Length - Feet15.08
Length - Feet19
Length overall - Detail15 ft. 1 in. (4.6 m)
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 5 in. (5.9 m)
Length overall - Meters4.6
Length overall - Meters5.92
Length overall - Inches181
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
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches5
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialnot available
Hull typePontoon
Hull typenot available
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessBottom: .110 in. (2.8 mm) Side: .072 in. (1.8 mm)
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter23 in. (0.58 m)
Tube diameternot available
Tube gauge0.08 in. (2 mm)
Tube gaugenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel typeElectric
Fuel typenot available
Engine max9.9 hp, 48V
Engine max200 hp (149 kw)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail60 gal. Built-in (227 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters227.12
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal6
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,217 lbs. (552 kg)
Maximum capacity1,650 lbs. (748 kg)
Maximum people6 / 842 lbs. (382 kg)
Maximum people7