Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Fisherman 2004 vs Princecraft Super Pro 198 SC 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Fisherman 2004 vs Princecraft Super Pro 198 SC 2008 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.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 200 hp, the Princecraft Super Pro 198 SC 2008 has a 180-hp advantage over the Princecraft Fisherman 2004's 20-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 Super Pro 198 SC 2008 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Princecraft Fisherman 2004 caps at 4. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princecraft Super Pro 198 SC 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Super Pro 198 SC 2008 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 Fisherman 2004 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 4 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakePrincecraft
MakePrincecraft
ModelFisherman
ModelSuper Pro 198 SC
Model Year2004
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam60 in
Beam97 in. (2.5 m)
Beam - Meters1.52
Beam - Meters2.46
Beam - Inches6
Beam - Inches97
Draft [max] - Detail13 in. apx
Draft [max] - Detail31 in. (0.8 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.33
Draft [max] - Meters0.79
Draft [max] - Inches13
Draft [max] - Inches31
Weight - Detail175 lbs
Weight - Detail1,560 lbs. (708 kg)
Weight - kg79.38
Weight - kg707.6
Weight - lbs.175
Weight - lbs.156
Height [transom]15 in
Height [transom]25 in. (0.6 m)
Length overall - Detail14 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 5 in. (5.9 m)
Length overall - Meters4.27
Length overall - Meters5.92
Length overall - Inches168
Length overall - Inches233
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail38 in. (1.0 m)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters96.52
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches38
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail84 in. (2.1 m)
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters5.9
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet19
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches5
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.110 in. (2.8 mm) Side: 0.072 in. (1.8 mm)
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - DetailPortable
Fuel tank capacity - Detail60 gal. (227 l)
Engine max20 HP
Engine max200 hp (149 kW)
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters227.12
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal6
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity800 lbs
Maximum capacityPerson: 906 lbs. (411 kg) Total: 1,650 lbs. (748 kg)
Maximum people4 Persons
Maximum people7