Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft PR 1652MT 2009 vs Princecraft Tournament SP 198 SC SE 2005 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft PR 1652MT 2009 vs Princecraft Tournament SP 198 SC SE 2005 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Princecraft Tournament SP 198 SC SE 2005 measures 19,0 feet overall (2005), giving it roughly 3,2 additional feet of deck space compared to the Princecraft PR 1652MT 2009 at 15,8 feet (2009). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft Tournament SP 198 SC SE 2005 tips the scales at 1 566 lbs — 1 521 lbs less than the Princecraft PR 1652MT 2009 at 45 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 power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 200 hp, the Princecraft Tournament SP 198 SC SE 2005 has a 165-hp advantage over the Princecraft PR 1652MT 2009's 35-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Princecraft Tournament SP 198 SC SE 2005 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Princecraft PR 1652MT 2009 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princecraft Tournament SP 198 SC SE 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Tournament SP 198 SC SE 2005 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 7 passengers and at 19,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princecraft PR 1652MT 2009 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
ModelPR 1652MT
ModelTournament SP 198 SC SE
Model Year2009
Model Year2005
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam75 in. (1.9 m)
Beam97 in. (2.5 m)
Beam - Meters1.91
Beam - Meters2.46
Beam - Inches75
Beam - Inches97
Depth - Detail21 in. (0.53 m)
Depth - Detail38 in. (1.0 m)
Depth - Centimeters53.34
Depth - Centimeters96.52
Depth - Inches21
Depth - Inches38
Weight - Detail450 lbs. (204 kg)
Weight - Detail1,566 lbs. (710 kg)
Weight - kg204.12
Weight - kg710.33
Weight - lbs.45
Weight - lbs.1566
Width [transom] - Detail52 in. (1.3 m)
Width [transom] - Detail84 in. (2.1 m)
Height [transom]20 in. (0.5 m)
Height [transom]25 in. (0.6 m)
Length - Feet15.83
Length - Feet19
Length overall - Detail15 ft. 10 in. (4.82 m)
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 5 in. (5.9 m)
Length overall - Meters4.83
Length overall - Meters5.92
Length overall - Inches19
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
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters5.9
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches5
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialnot available
Hull thickness0.072 in. (1.83 mm)
Hull thicknessBottom: .110 in. (2.8 mm) Side: .072 in. (1.8 mm)
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - DetailPortable
Fuel tank capacity - Detail60 gal. Built-in (227 l)
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max35 hp (26 kW)
Engine max200 hp (149 kw)
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters227.12
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal6
Operational Info
Maximum capacityPerson: 715 lbs. (324 kg) Total: 1,216 lbs. (551 kg)
Maximum capacity1,650 lbs. (748 kg)
Maximum people5
Maximum people7