Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Pro Series 198 SC 2011 vs Princecraft Super Pro 207 SE 2009 — Which Modified Vee Fits Your Needs?
When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Princecraft Pro Series 198 SC 2011 and the Princecraft Super Pro 207 SE 2009 are modified vee designs with aluminum construction — the buying decision usually comes down to a handful of practical questions: how many people are you putting on the water, how far do you trailer, and what does your tow vehicle weigh?
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 Super Pro 207 SE 2009 at 2,0 feet (2009). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft Pro Series 198 SC 2011 tips the scales at 1 566 lbs — 1 381 lbs more than the Princecraft Super Pro 207 SE 2009 at 185 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 Super Pro 207 SE 2009 tops out at 225 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 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 Super Pro 207 SE 2009 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 Super Pro 207 SE 2009 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 Series 198 SC
ModelSuper Pro 207 SE
Model Year2011
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam97 in. (2.5 m)
Beam100 in. (2.5 m)
Beam - Meters2.46
Beam - Meters2.54
Beam - Inches97
Beam - Inches1
Depth - Detail38 in. (1 m)
Depth - Detail50 in. (1.3 m)
Depth - Centimeters96.52
Depth - Centimeters127
Depth - Inches38
Depth - Inches5
Draft [max] - Detail31 in. (0.8 m)
Draft [max] - Detail34 in. (0.9 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.79
Draft [max] - Meters0.86
Draft [max] - Inches31
Draft [max] - Inches34
Weight - Detail1,566 lbs. (710 kg)
Weight - Detail1,850 lbs. (839 kg)
Weight - kg710.33
Weight - kg839.15
Weight - lbs.1566
Weight - lbs.185
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 - Feet19.42
Length - Feet2
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 5 in. (5.9 m
Length overall - Detail20 ft. (6.1 m)
Length overall - Meters5.92
Length overall - Meters6.1
Length overall - Inches233
Length overall - Inches24
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: 0.720 in. (1.8 mm)
Hull typeModified Vee
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 maxnot available
Engine max225 hp (168 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,650 lbs. (748 kg)
Maximum capacityPerson: 1,350 lbs. (612 kg) Total: 2,209 lbs. (1,002 kg)
Maximum people7 / 906 lbs. (411 kg)
Maximum people1