Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft PR 1236 2013 vs Princecraft Pro Series 198 SC 2012: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft PR 1236 2013 is a flat-bottom design and the Princecraft Pro Series 198 SC 2012 is a deep-V design, so you're likely deciding between two noticeably different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Princecraft Pro Series 198 SC 2012 measures 19,4 feet overall (2012), giving it roughly 7,5 additional feet of deck space compared to the Princecraft PR 1236 2013 at 11,9 feet (2013). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft Pro Series 198 SC 2012 tips the scales at 1 566 lbs - 1 426 lbs less than the Princecraft PR 1236 2013 at 140 lbs. That difference is meaningful if you're working within a half-ton or three-quarter-ton truck's tow rating, especially once you factor in a motor, gear, and fuel.
The Princecraft PR 1236 2013 carries a rated maximum of 10 hp. Engine data for the Princecraft Pro Series 198 SC 2012 wasn't available in our records - check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Princecraft Pro Series 198 SC 2012 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Princecraft PR 1236 2013 caps at 3. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princecraft Pro Series 198 SC 2012 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Pro Series 198 SC 2012 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 PR 1236 2013 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 3 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakePrincecraft
MakePrincecraft
ModelPR 1236
ModelPro Series 198 SC
Model Year2013
Model Year2012
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam56 in. (1.42 m)
Beam97 in. (2.5 m)
Beam - Meters1.42
Beam - Meters2.46
Beam - Inches56
Beam - Inches97
Depth - Detail17 in. (0.43 m)
Depth - Detail38 in. (1 m)
Depth - Centimeters43.18
Depth - Centimeters96.52
Depth - Inches17
Depth - Inches38
Weight - Detail140 lbs. (63 kg)
Weight - Detail1,566 lbs. (710 kg)
Weight - kg63.5
Weight - kg710.33
Weight - lbs.140
Weight - lbs.1566
Height [transom]15 in. (0.38 m)
Height [transom]25 in. (0.6 m)
Length - Feet11.92
Length - Feet19.42
Length overall - Detail11 ft. 11 in. (3.63 m)
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 5 in. (5.9 m)
Length overall - Meters3.63
Length overall - Meters5.92
Length overall - Inches143
Length overall - Inches233
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail31 in. (0.8 m)
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.79
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches31
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail84 in. (2.1 m)
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thickness0.05 in. (1.27 mm)
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.110 in. (2.8 mm) Side: 0.072 in. (1.8 mm)
Hull typeFlat
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - DetailPortable
Fuel tank capacity - Detail60 gal. (227 l)
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max10 hp (7.5 kW)
Engine maxnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters227.12
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal60
Operational Info
Maximum capacity527 lbs. (239 kg)
Maximum capacity1,650 lbs. (748 kg)
Maximum people3 / 325 lbs. (147 kg)
Maximum people7 / 906 lbs. (411 kg)