Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Pro 206 2007 vs Princecraft Pro Series 198 SC 2011 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Pro 206 2007 vs Princecraft Pro Series 198 SC 2011 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Princecraft Pro Series 198 SC 2011 measures 19,4 feet overall (2011), giving it roughly 17,4 additional feet of deck space compared to the Princecraft Pro 206 2007 at 2,0 feet (2007). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft Pro Series 198 SC 2011 tips the scales at 1 566 lbs — 1 385 lbs less than the Princecraft Pro 206 2007 at 181 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 206 2007 carries a rated maximum of 225 hp. Engine data for the Princecraft Pro Series 198 SC 2011 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.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 Series 198 SC 2011 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Princecraft Pro 206 2007 caps at 1. 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 2011 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Pro Series 198 SC 2011 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 206 2007 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 1 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakePrincecraft
MakePrincecraft
ModelPro 206
ModelPro Series 198 SC
Model Year2007
Model Year2011
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam99 in. (2.5 m)
Beam97 in. (2.5 m)
Beam - Meters2.51
Beam - Meters2.46
Beam - Inches99
Beam - Inches97
Depth - Detail48 in. (1.2 m)
Depth - Detail38 in. (1 m)
Depth - Centimeters121.92
Depth - Centimeters96.52
Depth - Inches48
Depth - Inches38
Draft [max] - Detail34 in. (0.9 m)
Draft [max] - Detail31 in. (0.8 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.86
Draft [max] - Meters0.79
Draft [max] - Inches34
Draft [max] - Inches31
Weight - Detail1,810 lbs. (821 kg)
Weight - Detail1,566 lbs. (710 kg)
Weight - kg821
Weight - kg710.33
Weight - lbs.181
Weight - lbs.1566
Width [transom] - Detail84 in. (2.1 m)
Width [transom] - Detail84 in. (2.1 m)
Height [transom]25 in. (0.6 m)
Height [transom]25 in. (0.6 m)
Length - Meters6.1
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet2
Length - Feet19.42
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 0 in. (6.1 m)
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 5 in. (5.9 m
Length overall - Meters6.1
Length overall - Meters5.92
Length overall - Inches24
Length overall - Inches233
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.110 in. (2.8 mm) Side: 0.072 in. (1.8 mm)
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.110 in. (2.8 mm) Side: 0.72 in. (1.8 mm)
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail60 gal. (227 l)
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
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max225 hp (168 kW)
Engine maxnot available
Operational Info
Maximum capacityPerson: 1,350 lbs. (612 kg) Total: 2,209 lbs. (1,002 kg)
Maximum capacity1,650 lbs. (748 kg)
Maximum people1
Maximum people7 / 906 lbs. (411 kg)