Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Pro 164 SS 2007 vs Princecraft Pro Series 198 SC 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Pro 164 SS 2007 vs Princecraft Pro Series 198 SC 2012 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 Pro Series 198 SC 2012 measures 19,4 feet overall (2012), giving it roughly 3,4 additional feet of deck space compared to the Princecraft Pro 164 SS 2007 at 16,0 feet (2007). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft Pro Series 198 SC 2012 tips the scales at 1 566 lbs — 558 lbs less than the Princecraft Pro 164 SS 2007 at 1 008 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 Pro 164 SS 2007 carries a rated maximum of 75 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.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Princecraft Pro Series 198 SC 2012 carries 6 gallons versus 2 gallons in the Princecraft Pro 164 SS 2007. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
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 Pro 164 SS 2007 caps at 6. 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 Pro 164 SS 2007 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 6 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakePrincecraft
MakePrincecraft
ModelPro 164 SS
ModelPro Series 198 SC
Model Year2007
Model Year2012
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam84 in. (2.1 m)
Beam97 in. (2.5 m)
Beam - Meters2.13
Beam - Meters2.46
Beam - Inches84
Beam - Inches97
Depth - Detail35 in. (0.9 m)
Depth - Detail38 in. (1 m)
Depth - Centimeters88.9
Depth - Centimeters96.52
Depth - Inches35
Depth - Inches38
Draft [max] - Detail31 in. (0.8 m)
Draft [max] - Detail31 in. (0.8 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.79
Draft [max] - Meters0.79
Draft [max] - Inches31
Draft [max] - Inches31
Weight - Detail1,008 lbs. (457 kg)
Weight - Detail1,566 lbs. (710 kg)
Weight - kg457.22
Weight - kg710.33
Weight - lbs.1008
Weight - lbs.1566
Width [transom] - Detail69 in. (1.8 m)
Width [transom] - Detail84 in. (2.1 m)
Height [transom]20 in. (0.5 m)
Height [transom]25 in. (0.6 m)
Length - Meters5
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet16
Length - Feet19.42
Length - Inches6
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 6 in. (5 m)
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 5 in. (5.9 m)
Length overall - Meters5.03
Length overall - Meters5.92
Length overall - Inches198
Length overall - Inches233
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.090 in. (2.3 mm) Side: 0.072 in. (1.8 mm)
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.110 in. (2.8 mm) Side: 0.072 in. (1.8 mm)
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail20 gal. (77 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail60 gal. (227 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters75.71
Fuel tank capacity - Liters227.12
Fuel tank capacity - Gal2
Fuel tank capacity - Gal6
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max75 hp (56 kW)
Engine maxnot available
Operational Info
Maximum capacityPerson: 850 lbs. (386 kg) Total: 1,410 lbs. (640 kg)
Maximum capacity1,650 lbs. (748 kg)
Maximum people6
Maximum people7 / 906 lbs. (411 kg)