When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Princecraft Pro 179 SC 2009 and the Princecraft Super Pro 198 2009 are modified vee designs with aluminum construction — the buying decision usually comes down to a handful of practical questions: how many people are you putting on the water, how far do you trailer, and what does your tow vehicle weigh?
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Princecraft Pro 179 SC 2009 at 17,3 ft versus Princecraft Super Pro 198 2009 at 19,4 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft Pro 179 SC 2009 tips the scales at 1 129 lbs — 973 lbs more than the Princecraft Super Pro 198 2009 at 156 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 2009 has a 65-hp advantage over the Princecraft Pro 179 SC 2009's 135-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 4 gal and 6 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Princecraft Super Pro 198 2009 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Princecraft Pro 179 SC 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 Super Pro 198 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Super Pro 198 2009 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 SC 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.