Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft PR1448MT 2005 vs Princecraft Super Pro 198 SC SE 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft PR1448MT 2005 vs Princecraft Super Pro 198 SC SE 2007 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 Super Pro 198 SC SE 2007 measures 19,0 feet overall (2007), giving it roughly 5,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Princecraft PR1448MT 2005 at 14,0 feet (2005). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft Super Pro 198 SC SE 2007 tips the scales at 1 566 lbs — 1 540 lbs less than the Princecraft PR1448MT 2005 at 26 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 Super Pro 198 SC SE 2007 has a 175-hp advantage over the Princecraft PR1448MT 2005's 25-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 Super Pro 198 SC SE 2007 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Princecraft PR1448MT 2005 caps at 4. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princecraft Super Pro 198 SC SE 2007 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Super Pro 198 SC SE 2007 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 PR1448MT 2005 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 4 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakePrincecraft
MakePrincecraft
ModelPR1448MT
ModelSuper Pro 198 SC SE
Model Year2005
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam70 in. (1.8 m)
Beam97 in. (2.5 m)
Beam - Meters1.78
Beam - Meters2.46
Beam - Inches7
Beam - Inches97
Weight - Detail260 lbs. (118 kg)
Weight - Detail1,566 lbs. (710 kg)
Weight - kg117.93
Weight - kg710.33
Weight - lbs.26
Weight - lbs.1566
Width [transom] - Detail48 in. (1.2 m)
Width [transom] - Detail84 in. (2.1 m)
Height [transom]20 in. (0.5 m)
Height [transom]25 in. (0.6 m)
Length - Meters4.3
Length - Meters5.9
Length - Feet14
Length - Feet19
Length overall - Detail14 ft. 0 in. (4.3 m)
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 5 in. (5.9 m)
Length overall - Meters4.27
Length overall - Meters5.92
Length overall - Inches168
Length overall - Inches233
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail38 in. (1.0 m)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters96.52
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches38
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 - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches5
Engine and Drivetrain
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max25 hp (19 kw)
Engine max200 hp (149 kW)
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
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Operational Info
Maximum capacity825 lbs. (374 kg)
Maximum capacityPerson: 906 lbs. (411 kg) Total: 1,650 lbs. (748 kg)
Maximum people4
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)