Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Pro 179 WS 2009 vs Princecraft Super Pro 198 SC SE 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Pro 179 WS 2009 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Princecraft Pro 179 WS 2009 at 17,3 ft versus Princecraft Super Pro 198 SC SE 2007 at 19,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft Super Pro 198 SC SE 2007 tips the scales at 1 566 lbs — 267 lbs less than the Princecraft Pro 179 WS 2009 at 1 299 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 65-hp advantage over the Princecraft Pro 179 WS 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 SC SE 2007 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Princecraft Pro 179 WS 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 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 Pro 179 WS 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.
General Boat Info
MakePrincecraft
MakePrincecraft
ModelPro 179 WS
ModelSuper Pro 198 SC SE
Model Year2009
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam92 in. (2.3 m)
Beam97 in. (2.5 m)
Beam - Meters2.34
Beam - Meters2.46
Beam - Inches92
Beam - Inches97
Depth - Detail37 in. (0.9 m)
Depth - Detail38 in. (1.0 m)
Depth - Centimeters93.98
Depth - Centimeters96.52
Depth - Inches37
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 - Detail1,299 lbs. (586 kg)
Weight - Detail1,566 lbs. (710 kg)
Weight - kg589.22
Weight - kg710.33
Weight - lbs.1299
Weight - lbs.1566
Width [transom] - Detail80 in. (2 m)
Width [transom] - Detail84 in. (2.1 m)
Height [transom]25 in. (0.6 m)
Height [transom]25 in. (0.6 m)
Length - Feet17.33
Length - Feet19
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 4 in. (5.3 m)
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 5 in. (5.9 m)
Length overall - Meters5.28
Length overall - Meters5.92
Length overall - Inches208
Length overall - Inches233
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters5.9
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches5
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.100 in. (2.5 mm) Side: 0.072 in. (1.8 mm
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.110 in. (2.8 mm) Side: 0.072 in. (1.8 mm)
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail40 gal. (151 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail60 gal. (227 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters151.42
Fuel tank capacity - Liters227.12
Fuel tank capacity - Gal4
Fuel tank capacity - Gal6
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max135 hp (101 kW)
Engine max200 hp (149 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacityPerson: 670 lbs. (304 kg) Total: 1,410 lbs. (640 kg)
Maximum capacityPerson: 906 lbs. (411 kg) Total: 1,650 lbs. (748 kg)
Maximum people5
Maximum people7