Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Pro Series 198 SC 2011 vs Princecraft Sportfisher LX 25-2RS 2025 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Pro Series 198 SC 2011 vs Princecraft Sportfisher LX 25-2RS 2025 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 Sportfisher LX 25-2RS 2025 measures 25,9 feet overall (2025), giving it roughly 6,5 additional feet of deck space compared to the Princecraft Pro Series 198 SC 2011 at 19,4 feet (2011). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft Sportfisher LX 25-2RS 2025 tips the scales at 2 245 lbs — 679 lbs less 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 Sportfisher LX 25-2RS 2025 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.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Princecraft Sportfisher LX 25-2RS 2025 carries 29 gallons versus 6 gallons in the Princecraft Pro Series 198 SC 2011. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
Both boats are rated for 7 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: The Princecraft Sportfisher LX 25-2RS 2025 at 25,9 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Princecraft Pro Series 198 SC 2011 at 19,4 ft wins on trailering ease, likely lower purchase price, and simpler docking — a solid choice for a buyer who wants more boat for less money.
General Boat Info
MakePrincecraft
Makenot available
ModelPro Series 198 SC
Modelnot available
Model Year2011
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam97 in. (2.5 m)
Beam8.50 ft
Beam - Meters2.46
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches97
Beam - Inches102
Depth - Detail38 in. (1 m)
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters96.52
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches38
Depth - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail31 in. (0.8 m)
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.79
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches31
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail1,566 lbs. (710 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg710.33
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.1566
Weight - lbs.not available
Width [transom] - Detail84 in. (2.1 m)
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height [transom]25 in. (0.6 m)
Height [transom]not available
Length - Feet19.42
Length - Feet25.9
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 5 in. (5.9 m
Length overall - Detail25.90 ft
Length overall - Meters5.92
Length overall - Meters7.89
Length overall - Inches233
Length overall - Inches311
Displacementnot available
Displacement2245.00 lbs
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialnot available
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.110 in. (2.8 mm) Side: 0.72 in. (1.8 mm)
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail60 gal. (227 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters227.12
Fuel tank capacity - Liters109.78
Fuel tank capacity - Gal6
Fuel tank capacity - Gal29
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeoutboard
Engine makenot available
Engine makeMercury
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower175 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,650 lbs. (748 kg)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people7 / 906 lbs. (411 kg)
Maximum peoplenot available
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower