Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Pro 207 2007 vs Princecraft Pro Series 198 SC 2011: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Pro 207 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department - Princecraft Pro 207 2007 at 20,0 ft versus Princecraft Pro Series 198 SC 2011 at 19,4 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft Pro 207 2007 tips the scales at 1 820 lbs - 254 lbs more than the Princecraft Pro Series 198 SC 2011 at 1 566 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 207 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 - 60 gal and 60 gal - so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Princecraft Pro 207 2007 is rated for 10 passengers, while the Princecraft Pro Series 198 SC 2011 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 207 2007 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Pro 207 2007 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 10 passengers and at 20,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princecraft Pro Series 198 SC 2011 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 207
ModelPro Series 198 SC
Model Year2007
Model Year2011
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam100 in. (2.5 m)
Beam97 in. (2.5 m)
Beam - Meters2.54
Beam - Meters2.46
Beam - Inches100
Beam - Inches97
Depth - Detail50 in. (1.3 m)
Depth - Detail38 in. (1 m)
Depth - Centimeters127
Depth - Centimeters96.52
Depth - Inches50
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 - Detail1,820 lbs. (826 kg)
Weight - Detail1,566 lbs. (710 kg)
Weight - kg825.54
Weight - kg710.33
Weight - lbs.1820
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 - Feet20
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 - Inches240
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 - Gal60
Fuel tank capacity - Gal60
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 people10
Maximum people7 / 906 lbs. (411 kg)