Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Platinum SP 220 2004 vs Princecraft Super Pro 198 SC 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Platinum SP 220 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 225 hp, the Princecraft Platinum SP 220 2004 has a 25-hp advantage over the Princecraft Super Pro 198 SC 2008's 200-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. 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 Platinum SP 220 2004 is rated for 10 passengers, while the Princecraft Super Pro 198 SC 2008 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 SP 220 2004 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Platinum SP 220 2004 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 10 passengers and at 0,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princecraft Super Pro 198 SC 2008 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 SP 22
ModelSuper Pro 198 SC
Model Year2004
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam100 in
Beam97 in. (2.5 m)
Beam - Meters2.54
Beam - Meters2.46
Beam - Inches1
Beam - Inches97
Draft [max] - Detail34 in
Draft [max] - Detail31 in. (0.8 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.86
Draft [max] - Meters0.79
Draft [max] - Inches34
Draft [max] - Inches31
Weight - Detail1875 lbs
Weight - Detail1,560 lbs. (708 kg)
Weight - kg850.49
Weight - kg707.6
Weight - lbs.1875
Weight - lbs.156
Height - Detail50 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters1.27
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches5
Height - Inchesnot available
Height [transom]25 in
Height [transom]25 in. (0.6 m)
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 5 in. (5.9 m)
Length overall - Meters6.71
Length overall - Meters5.92
Length overall - Inches264
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
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail60 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail60 gal. (227 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters227.12
Fuel tank capacity - Liters227.12
Fuel tank capacity - Gal6
Fuel tank capacity - Gal6
Engine max225 HP
Engine max200 hp (149 kW)
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2150 lbs
Maximum capacityPerson: 906 lbs. (411 kg) Total: 1,650 lbs. (748 kg)
Maximum people10 Persons
Maximum people7
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 typeModified Vee