Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Pro Series 198 SC 2011 vs Princecraft Sport 182 WS 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a modified vee Princecraft Pro Series 198 SC 2011 against a deep vee Princecraft Sport 182 WS 2012 means you're likely deciding between two genuinely different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Princecraft Pro Series 198 SC 2011 at 19,4 ft versus Princecraft Sport 182 WS 2012 at 18,5 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft Pro Series 198 SC 2011 tips the scales at 1 566 lbs — 1 417 lbs more than the Princecraft Sport 182 WS 2012 at 149 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 Sport 182 WS 2012 tops out at 175 hp. Engine specs for the Princecraft Pro Series 198 SC 2011 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 6 gal and 4 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Princecraft Sport 182 WS 2012 is rated for 8 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 Sport 182 WS 2012 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Sport 182 WS 2012 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 18,5 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 Series 198 SC
ModelSport 182 WS
Model Year2011
Model Year2012
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam97 in. (2.5 m)
Beam95 in. (2.4 m)
Beam - Meters2.46
Beam - Meters2.41
Beam - Inches97
Beam - Inches95
Depth - Detail38 in. (1 m)
Depth - Detail46 in. (1.2 m)
Depth - Centimeters96.52
Depth - Centimeters116.84
Depth - Inches38
Depth - Inches46
Draft [max] - Detail31 in. (0.8 m)
Draft [max] - Detail33 in. (0.8 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.79
Draft [max] - Meters0.84
Draft [max] - Inches31
Draft [max] - Inches33
Weight - Detail1,566 lbs. (710 kg)
Weight - Detail1,490 lbs. (676 kg)
Weight - kg710.33
Weight - kg675.85
Weight - lbs.1566
Weight - lbs.149
Width [transom] - Detail84 in. (2.1 m)
Width [transom] - Detail80 in. (2 m)
Height [transom]25 in. (0.6 m)
Height [transom]25 in. (0.6 m)
Length - Feet19.42
Length - Feet18.5
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 5 in. (5.9 m
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 6 in. (5.6 m)
Length overall - Meters5.92
Length overall - Meters5.64
Length overall - Inches233
Length overall - Inches222
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.110 in. (2.8 mm) Side: 0.72 in. (1.8 mm)
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.110 in. (2.8 mm) Side: 0.072 in. (1.8 mm)
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail60 gal. (227 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail40 gal. (151 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters227.12
Fuel tank capacity - Liters151.42
Fuel tank capacity - Gal6
Fuel tank capacity - Gal4
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine maxnot available
Engine max175 hp (131 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,650 lbs. (748 kg)
Maximum capacity1,729 lbs. (784 kg)
Maximum people7 / 906 lbs. (411 kg)
Maximum people8 / 1,085 lbs. (492 kg)