Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Platinum SE 198 2010 vs Princecraft Tournament SP 169 DLX 2004 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Platinum SE 198 2010 vs Princecraft Tournament SP 169 DLX 2004 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 Platinum SE 198 2010 has a 110-hp advantage over the Princecraft Tournament SP 169 DLX 2004's 90-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Princecraft Tournament SP 169 DLX 2004 carries 28 gallons versus 6 gallons in the Princecraft Platinum SE 198 2010. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Princecraft Platinum SE 198 2010 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Princecraft Tournament SP 169 DLX 2004 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princecraft Platinum SE 198 2010 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Platinum SE 198 2010 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 Tournament SP 169 DLX 2004 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 5 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakePrincecraft
MakePrincecraft
ModelPlatinum SE 198
ModelTournament SP 169 DLX
Model Year201
Model Year2004
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam97 in. (2.5 m)
Beam88 in
Beam - Meters2.46
Beam - Meters2.24
Beam - Inches97
Beam - Inches88
Depth - Detail38 in. (1.0 m)
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters96.52
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches38
Depth - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail31 in. (0.8 m)
Draft [max] - Detail29 in
Draft [max] - Meters0.79
Draft [max] - Meters0.74
Draft [max] - Inches31
Draft [max] - Inches29
Weight - Detail1,566 lbs. (710 kg)
Weight - Detail965 lbs
Weight - kg710.33
Weight - kg437.72
Weight - lbs.1566
Weight - lbs.965
Width [transom] - Detail84 in. (2.1 m)
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height [transom]25 in. (0.6 m)
Height [transom]20 in
Length - Feet19.42
Length - Feetnot available
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 5 in. (5.9 m)
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 2 in
Length overall - Meters5.92
Length overall - Meters4.93
Length overall - Inches233
Length overall - Inches194
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail35 in
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters0.89
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches35
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialnot available
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.110 in. (2.8 mm) Side: 0.072 in. (1.8 mm)
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail60 gal. (227 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail28 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters227.12
Fuel tank capacity - Liters105.99
Fuel tank capacity - Gal6
Fuel tank capacity - Gal28
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max200 hp (149 kW)
Engine max90 HP
Operational Info
Maximum capacityPerson: 906 lbs. (411 kg) Total: 1,650 lbs. (748 kg)
Maximum capacity1200 lbs
Maximum people7
Maximum people5 Persons