Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Pro Series 198 SC 2011 vs Princecraft Tournament SP 178 SC SE 2005 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Pro Series 198 SC 2011 vs Princecraft Tournament SP 178 SC SE 2005 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 Series 198 SC 2011 at 19,4 ft versus Princecraft Tournament SP 178 SC SE 2005 at 17,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft Pro Series 198 SC 2011 tips the scales at 1 566 lbs — 401 lbs more than the Princecraft Tournament SP 178 SC SE 2005 at 1 165 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 Tournament SP 178 SC SE 2005 tops out at 150 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 Tournament SP 178 SC SE 2005 carries 35 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.
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 Tournament SP 178 SC SE 2005 caps at 6. 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 Tournament SP 178 SC SE 2005 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 6 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakePrincecraft
MakePrincecraft
ModelPro Series 198 SC
ModelTournament SP 178 SC SE
Model Year2011
Model Year2005
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam97 in. (2.5 m)
Beam92 in. (2.3 m)
Beam - Meters2.46
Beam - Meters2.34
Beam - Inches97
Beam - Inches92
Depth - Detail38 in. (1 m)
Depth - Detail40 in. (1.0 m)
Depth - Centimeters96.52
Depth - Centimeters101.6
Depth - Inches38
Depth - Inches4
Draft [max] - Detail31 in. (0.8 m)
Draft [max] - Detail31 in. (0.8 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.79
Draft [max] - Meters0.79
Draft [max] - Inches31
Draft [max] - Inches31
Weight - Detail1,566 lbs. (710 kg)
Weight - Detail1,165 lbs. (528 kg)
Weight - kg710.33
Weight - kg528.43
Weight - lbs.1566
Weight - lbs.1165
Width [transom] - Detail84 in. (2.1 m)
Width [transom] - Detail75 in. (1.9 m)
Height [transom]25 in. (0.6 m)
Height [transom]20 in. (0.5 m)
Length - Feet19.42
Length - Feet17
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 5 in. (5.9 m
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 5 in. (5.3 m)
Length overall - Meters5.92
Length overall - Meters5.31
Length overall - Inches233
Length overall - Inches209
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters5.3
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches5
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialnot available
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.110 in. (2.8 mm) Side: 0.72 in. (1.8 mm)
Hull thicknessBottom: .100 in. (2.5 mm) Side: .072 in. (1.8 mm)
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail60 gal. (227 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail35 gal. Built-in (132 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters227.12
Fuel tank capacity - Liters132.49
Fuel tank capacity - Gal6
Fuel tank capacity - Gal35
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine maxnot available
Engine max150 hp (112 kw)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,650 lbs. (748 kg)
Maximum capacity1,488 lbs. (675 kg)
Maximum people7 / 906 lbs. (411 kg)
Maximum people6