Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Holiday 2004 vs Princecraft Tournament SP 198 SC SE 2005 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Holiday 2004 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.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 200 hp, the Princecraft Tournament SP 198 SC SE 2005 has a 150-hp advantage over the Princecraft Holiday 2004's 50-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
Both boats are rated for 7 passengers — a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.
Bottom line: Performance buyers should lean toward the Princecraft Tournament SP 198 SC SE 2005 and its 200-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the Princecraft Holiday 2004 with its 50-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.
General Boat Info
MakePrincecraft
MakePrincecraft
ModelHoliday
ModelTournament SP 198 SC SE
Model Year2004
Model Year2005
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam83 in
Beam97 in. (2.5 m)
Beam - Meters2.11
Beam - Meters2.46
Beam - Inches83
Beam - Inches97
Draft [max] - Detail22 in. apx
Draft [max] - Detail31 in. (0.8 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.56
Draft [max] - Meters0.79
Draft [max] - Inches22
Draft [max] - Inches31
Weight - Detail375 lbs
Weight - Detail1,566 lbs. (710 kg)
Weight - kg170.1
Weight - kg710.33
Weight - lbs.375
Weight - lbs.1566
Height [transom]20 in
Height [transom]25 in. (0.6 m)
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 4 in
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
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 materialnot available
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessBottom: .110 in. (2.8 mm) Side: .072 in. (1.8 mm)
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - DetailPortable
Fuel tank capacity - Detail60 gal. Built-in (227 l)
Engine max50 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
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1300 lbs
Maximum capacity1,650 lbs. (748 kg)
Maximum people7 Persons
Maximum people7