Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Pro 166 2004 vs Princecraft Pro Series 198 SC 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Pro 166 2004 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.
The Princecraft Pro 166 2004 carries a rated maximum of 90 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 166 2004 carries 28 gallons versus 6 gallons in the Princecraft Pro Series 198 SC 2012. 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 166 2004 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 166 2004 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 166
ModelPro Series 198 SC
Model Year2004
Model Year2012
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam88 in
Beam97 in. (2.5 m)
Beam - Meters2.24
Beam - Meters2.46
Beam - Inches88
Beam - Inches97
Draft [max] - Detail30 in
Draft [max] - Detail31 in. (0.8 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.76
Draft [max] - Meters0.79
Draft [max] - Inches3
Draft [max] - Inches31
Weight - Detail1009 lbs
Weight - Detail1,566 lbs. (710 kg)
Weight - kg457.67
Weight - kg710.33
Weight - lbs.1009
Weight - lbs.1566
Height - Detail38 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters0.97
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches38
Height - Inchesnot available
Height [transom]20 in
Height [transom]25 in. (0.6 m)
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 6 in
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 5 in. (5.9 m)
Length overall - Meters5.03
Length overall - Meters5.92
Length overall - Inches198
Length overall - Inches233
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail38 in. (1 m)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters96.52
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches38
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail84 in. (2.1 m)
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet19.42
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail28 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail60 gal. (227 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters105.99
Fuel tank capacity - Liters227.12
Fuel tank capacity - Gal28
Fuel tank capacity - Gal6
Engine max90 HP
Engine maxnot available
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1367 lbs
Maximum capacity1,650 lbs. (748 kg)
Maximum people6 Persons
Maximum people7 / 906 lbs. (411 kg)
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)
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee