Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Pro 179 LX SC 2005 vs Princecraft Pro Series 198 SC 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Pro 179 LX SC 2005 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Princecraft Pro 179 LX SC 2005 at 17,0 ft versus Princecraft Pro Series 198 SC 2012 at 19,4 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft Pro Series 198 SC 2012 tips the scales at 1 566 lbs — 437 lbs less than the Princecraft Pro 179 LX SC 2005 at 1 129 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 179 LX SC 2005 carries a rated maximum of 135 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 179 LX SC 2005 carries 35 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 179 LX SC 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 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 179 LX SC 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
ModelPro 179 LX SC
ModelPro Series 198 SC
Model Year2005
Model Year2012
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam92 in. (2.3 m)
Beam97 in. (2.5 m)
Beam - Meters2.34
Beam - Meters2.46
Beam - Inches92
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 - Detail1,129 lbs. (512 kg)
Weight - Detail1,566 lbs. (710 kg)
Weight - kg512.11
Weight - kg710.33
Weight - lbs.1129
Weight - lbs.1566
Width [transom] - Detail76 in. (1.9 m)
Width [transom] - Detail84 in. (2.1 m)
Height [transom]20 in. (0.5 m)
Height [transom]25 in. (0.6 m)
Length - Meters5.4
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet17
Length - Feet19.42
Length - Inches1
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 10 in. (5.4 m)
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 5 in. (5.9 m)
Length overall - Meters5.44
Length overall - Meters5.92
Length overall - Inches214
Length overall - Inches233
Body / Hull
Hull thicknessBottom: .110 in. (2.8 mm) Side: .072 in. (1.8 mm)
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.110 in. (2.8 mm) Side: 0.072 in. (1.8 mm)
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail35 gal. (132 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail60 gal. (227 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters132.49
Fuel tank capacity - Liters227.12
Fuel tank capacity - Gal35
Fuel tank capacity - Gal6
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max135 hp (101 kw)
Engine maxnot available
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,300 lbs. (590 kg)
Maximum capacity1,650 lbs. (748 kg)
Maximum people4
Maximum people7 / 906 lbs. (411 kg)