Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Cadet 2006 vs Princecraft Tournament SP 198 SC SE 2005 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Cadet 2006 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Princecraft Cadet 2006 at 16,0 ft versus Princecraft Tournament SP 198 SC SE 2005 at 19,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft Tournament SP 198 SC SE 2005 tips the scales at 1 566 lbs — 978 lbs less than the Princecraft Cadet 2006 at 588 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 175-hp advantage over the Princecraft Cadet 2006's 25-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 Cadet 2006 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 Cadet 2006 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
ModelCadet
ModelTournament SP 198 SC SE
Model Year2006
Model Year2005
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam6 ft. 0 in. (1.8 m)
Beam97 in. (2.5 m)
Beam - Meters1.83
Beam - Meters2.46
Beam - Inches72
Beam - Inches97
Weight - Detail588 lbs. (267 kg)
Weight - Detail1,566 lbs. (710 kg)
Weight - kg266.71
Weight - kg710.33
Weight - lbs.588
Weight - lbs.1566
Length [deck]16 ft. 0 in. (4.8 m)
Length [deck]not available
Length - Meters4.9
Length - Meters5.9
Length - Feet16
Length - Feet19
Length - Inches4
Length - Inches5
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 4 in. (4.9 m)
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 5 in. (5.9 m)
Length overall - Meters4.98
Length overall - Meters5.92
Length overall - Inches196
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 diameter21 in. (0.53 m)
Tube diameternot available
Tube gauge.072 in. (1.8 mm)
Tube gaugenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - DetailPortable w/ hose and bulb
Fuel tank capacity - Detail60 gal. Built-in (227 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Litersw
Fuel tank capacity - Liters227.12
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max25 hp (19 kw)
Engine max200 hp (149 kw)
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal6
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,210 lbs. (549 kg)
Maximum capacity1,650 lbs. (748 kg)
Maximum people6
Maximum people7
Body / Hull
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessBottom: .110 in. (2.8 mm) Side: .072 in. (1.8 mm)