Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Fisherman 14 2025 vs Princecraft Pro Series 198 SC 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Fisherman 14 2025 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 Pro Series 198 SC 2012 measures 19,4 feet overall (2012), giving it roughly 5,4 additional feet of deck space compared to the Princecraft Fisherman 14 2025 at 14,0 feet (2025). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft Pro Series 198 SC 2012 tips the scales at 1 566 lbs — 1 365 lbs less than the Princecraft Fisherman 14 2025 at 201 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 Fisherman 14 2025 carries a rated maximum of 20 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.Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 6 gal and 6 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Princecraft Pro Series 198 SC 2012 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Princecraft Fisherman 14 2025 caps at 4. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princecraft Pro Series 198 SC 2012 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Pro Series 198 SC 2012 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 7 passengers and at 19,4 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princecraft Fisherman 14 2025 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 4 that costs less to run day-to-day.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail14.00 ft
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 5 in. (5.9 m)
Length - Feet14
Length - Feet19.42
Length overall - Meters4.27
Length overall - Meters5.92
Length overall - Inches168
Length overall - Inches233
Beam6.00 ft
Beam97 in. (2.5 m)
Beam - Meters1.83
Beam - Meters2.46
Beam - Inches72
Beam - Inches97
Displacement201.00 lbs
Displacementnot available
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
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail1,566 lbs. (710 kg)
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg710.33
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.1566
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail84 in. (2.1 m)
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]25 in. (0.6 m)
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal6
Fuel tank capacity - Gal6
Fuel tank capacity - Liters22.71
Fuel tank capacity - Liters227.12
Engine makeMercury
Engine makenot available
Horsepower20 hp
Horsepowernot available
Drive typeoutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail60 gal. (227 l)
Operational Info
TrailerableYes
Trailerablenot available
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,650 lbs. (748 kg)
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people7 / 906 lbs. (411 kg)
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakePrincecraft
Modelnot available
ModelPro Series 198 SC
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2012
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