Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft PR 1440M 2010 vs Princecraft Pro Series 198 SC 2011 — Which Modified Vee Fits Your Needs?
When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Princecraft PR 1440M 2010 and the Princecraft Pro Series 198 SC 2011 are modified vee designs with aluminum construction — the buying decision usually comes down to a handful of practical questions: how many people are you putting on the water, how far do you trailer, and what does your tow vehicle weigh?
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Princecraft Pro Series 198 SC 2011 measures 19,4 feet overall (2011), giving it roughly 5,4 additional feet of deck space compared to the Princecraft PR 1440M 2010 at 14,0 feet (2010). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft Pro Series 198 SC 2011 tips the scales at 1 566 lbs — 1 361 lbs less than the Princecraft PR 1440M 2010 at 205 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 1440M 2010 carries a rated maximum of 20 hp. Engine data for the Princecraft Pro Series 198 SC 2011 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 2011 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Princecraft PR 1440M 2010 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 2011 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Pro Series 198 SC 2011 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 1440M 2010 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 1440M
ModelPro Series 198 SC
Model Year201
Model Year2011
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam59 in. (1.49 m)
Beam97 in. (2.5 m)
Beam - Meters1.5
Beam - Meters2.46
Beam - Inches59
Beam - Inches97
Depth - DetailSide: 19 in. (0.48 m)
Depth - Detail38 in. (1 m)
Depth - Centimeters48.26
Depth - Centimeters96.52
Depth - Inches19
Depth - Inches38
Weight - Detail205 lbs. (92 kg)
Weight - Detail1,566 lbs. (710 kg)
Weight - kg92.99
Weight - kg710.33
Weight - lbs.205
Weight - lbs.1566
Width [transom] - Detail40 in. (1.01 m)
Width [transom] - Detail84 in. (2.1 m)
Height [transom]15 in. (0.38 m)
Height [transom]25 in. (0.6 m)
Length - Feet14
Length - Feet19.42
Length overall - Detail14 ft. 0 in. (4.27 m)
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 5 in. (5.9 m
Length overall - Meters4.27
Length overall - Meters5.92
Length overall - Inches168
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
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thickness0.064 in. (1.63 mm)
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.110 in. (2.8 mm) Side: 0.72 in. (1.8 mm)
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max20 hp (15 kW)
Engine maxnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail60 gal. (227 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters227.12
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal6
Operational Info
Maximum capacity780 lbs. (354 kg)
Maximum capacity1,650 lbs. (748 kg)
Maximum people3 / 455 lbs. (206 kg)
Maximum people7 / 906 lbs. (411 kg)