Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Pro 196 GL 2004 vs Princecraft Vectra 19-2S 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Pro 196 GL 2004 vs Princecraft Vectra 19-2S 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 power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 200 hp, the Princecraft Pro 196 GL 2004 has a 125-hp advantage over the Princecraft Vectra 19-2S 2012's 75-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
Both boats are rated for 9 passengers — a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.
Bottom line: Performance buyers should lean toward the Princecraft Pro 196 GL 2004 and its 200-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the Princecraft Vectra 19-2S 2012 with its 75-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.
General Boat Info
MakePrincecraft
MakePrincecraft
ModelPro 196 GL
ModelVectra 19-2S
Model Year2004
Model Year2012
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam96 in
Beam8 ft. 5 in. (2.6 m)
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Meters2.57
Beam - Inches96
Beam - Inches101
Draft [max] - Detail31 in
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.79
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches31
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail1419 lbs
Weight - Detail1,553 lbs. (704 kg)
Weight - kg643.65
Weight - kg704.43
Weight - lbs.1419
Weight - lbs.1553
Height - Detail46 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters1.17
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches46
Height - Inchesnot available
Height [transom]25 in
Height [transom]not available
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 6 in
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 7 in
Length overall - Meters5.94
Length overall - Meters5.97
Length overall - Inches234
Length overall - Inches235
Length [deck]not available
Length [deck]18 ft. 1 in. (5.5 m)
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet19.58
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail60 gal
Fuel tank capacity - DetailPortable
Fuel tank capacity - Liters227.12
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal6
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Engine max200 HP
Engine max75 hp (56 kW)
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1915 lbs
Maximum capacity1,788 lbs. (811 kg)
Maximum people9 Persons
Maximum people9 / 1,228 lbs. (557 kg)
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typenot available
Hull typePontoon
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameternot available
Tube diameter25 in. (0.64 m)
Tube gaugenot available
Tube gauge0.080 in. (2 mm)
Number of tubesnot available
Number of tubes2