Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Platinum SE 186 2013 vs Princecraft Super Pro 198 SE 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a deep vee Princecraft Platinum SE 186 2013 against a modified vee Princecraft Super Pro 198 SE 2009 means you're likely deciding between two genuinely different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Princecraft Platinum SE 186 2013 at 18,5 ft versus Princecraft Super Pro 198 SE 2009 at 19,4 ft. At 1 545 lbs and 1 566 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class — either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 200 hp, the Princecraft Super Pro 198 SE 2009 has a 25-hp advantage over the Princecraft Platinum SE 186 2013's 175-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 4 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 Platinum SE 186 2013 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Princecraft Super Pro 198 SE 2009 caps at 7. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princecraft Platinum SE 186 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Platinum SE 186 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 18,5 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princecraft Super Pro 198 SE 2009 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 7 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakePrincecraft
MakePrincecraft
ModelPlatinum SE 186
ModelSuper Pro 198 SE
Model Year2013
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam95 in. (2.4 m)
Beam97 in. (2.5 m)
Beam - Meters2.41
Beam - Meters2.46
Beam - Inches95
Beam - Inches97
Depth - Detail46 in. (1.2 m)
Depth - Detail38 in. (1.0 m)
Depth - Centimeters116.84
Depth - Centimeters96.52
Depth - Inches46
Depth - Inches38
Draft [max] - Detail33 in. (0.8 m)
Draft [max] - Detail31 in. (0.8 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.84
Draft [max] - Meters0.79
Draft [max] - Inches33
Draft [max] - Inches31
Weight - Detail1,545 lbs. (701 kg)
Weight - Detail1,566 lbs. (710 kg)
Weight - kg700.8
Weight - kg710.33
Weight - lbs.1545
Weight - lbs.1566
Width [transom] - Detail80 in. (2 m) chine
Width [transom] - Detail84 in. (2.1 m)
Height [transom]25 in. (0.6 m)
Height [transom]25 in. (0.6 m)
Length - Feet18.5
Length - Feet19.42
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 6 in. (5.6 m)
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 5 in. (5.9 m)
Length overall - Meters5.64
Length overall - Meters5.92
Length overall - Inches222
Length overall - Inches233
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thickness0.110 in. (2.8 mm) bottom 0.072 in. (1.8 mm) side
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.110 in. (2.8 mm) Side: 0.072 in. (1.8 mm)
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail40 gal. (151 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail60 gal. (227 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters151.42
Fuel tank capacity - Liters227.12
Fuel tank capacity - Gal4
Fuel tank capacity - Gal6
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max175 hp (131 kW)
Engine max200 hp (149 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,902 lbs. (863 kg)
Maximum capacityPerson: 906 lbs. (411 kg) Total: 1,650 lbs. (748 kg)
Maximum people8 / 1,158 lbs. (525 kg)
Maximum people7