Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Pro 196 GL 2004 vs Princecraft SP 198 SC 2006 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Pro 196 GL 2004 vs Princecraft SP 198 SC 2006 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.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 200 hp for the Princecraft Pro 196 GL 2004 and 200 hp for the Princecraft SP 198 SC 2006. Real-world performance will come down more to which motor is actually bolted on, its load at the time, and whether it's a 4-stroke or 2-stroke setup. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 6 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 Pro 196 GL 2004 is rated for 9 passengers, while the Princecraft SP 198 SC 2006 caps at 7. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princecraft Pro 196 GL 2004 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Pro 196 GL 2004 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 9 passengers and at 0,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princecraft SP 198 SC 2006 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 7 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakePrincecraft
MakePrincecraft
ModelPro 196 GL
ModelSP 198 SC
Model Year2004
Model Year2006
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam96 in
Beam97 in. (2.5 m)
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Meters2.46
Beam - Inches96
Beam - Inches97
Draft [max] - Detail31 in
Draft [max] - Detail31 in. (0.8 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.79
Draft [max] - Meters0.79
Draft [max] - Inches31
Draft [max] - Inches31
Weight - Detail1419 lbs
Weight - Detail1,560 lbs. (708 kg)
Weight - kg643.65
Weight - kg707.6
Weight - lbs.1419
Weight - lbs.156
Height - Detail46 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters1.17
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches46
Height - Inchesnot available
Height [transom]25 in
Height [transom]25 in. (0.6 m)
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 6 in
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 5 in. (5.9 m)
Length overall - Meters5.94
Length overall - Meters5.92
Length overall - Inches234
Length overall - Inches233
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail38 in. (1.0 m)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters96.52
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches38
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail84 in. (2.1 m)
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters5.9
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet19
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches5
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail60 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail60 gal. (227 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters227.12
Fuel tank capacity - Liters227.12
Fuel tank capacity - Gal6
Fuel tank capacity - Gal6
Engine max200 HP
Engine max200 hp (149 kw)
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1915 lbs
Maximum capacity1,650 lbs. (748 kg)
Maximum people9 Persons
Maximum people7
Body / Hull
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessBottom: .110 in. (2.8 mm) Side: .072 in. (1.8 mm)
Trailer Info
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - DetailStandard Painted Bunk Style Trailer
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - Weight705 lbs. (320 kg)