Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Pro Series 198 SC 2011 vs Princecraft Xpedition 170 BT 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a modified vee Princecraft Pro Series 198 SC 2011 against a deep vee Princecraft Xpedition 170 BT 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 Xpedition 170 BT 2012 at 16,9 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft Pro Series 198 SC 2011 tips the scales at 1 566 lbs — 1 469 lbs more than the Princecraft Xpedition 170 BT 2012 at 97 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 Xpedition 170 BT 2012 tops out at 75 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 Pro Series 198 SC 2011 carries 6 gallons versus 2 gallons in the Princecraft Xpedition 170 BT 2012. 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 Xpedition 170 BT 2012 caps at 5. 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 Xpedition 170 BT 2012 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 5 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakePrincecraft
MakePrincecraft
ModelPro Series 198 SC
ModelXpedition 170 BT
Model Year2011
Model Year2012
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam97 in. (2.5 m)
Beam91 in. (2.3 m)
Beam - Meters2.46
Beam - Meters2.31
Beam - Inches97
Beam - Inches91
Depth - Detail38 in. (1 m)
Depth - Detail35 in. (0.9 m)
Depth - Centimeters96.52
Depth - Centimeters88.9
Depth - Inches38
Depth - Inches35
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 - Detail970 lbs. (440 kg)
Weight - kg710.33
Weight - kg439.98
Weight - lbs.1566
Weight - lbs.97
Width [transom] - Detail84 in. (2.1 m)
Width [transom] - Detail78 in. (2 m)
Height [transom]25 in. (0.6 m)
Height [transom]20 in. (0.5 m)
Length - Feet19.42
Length - Feet16.92
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 5 in. (5.9 m
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 11 in. (5.2 m)
Length overall - Meters5.92
Length overall - Meters5.16
Length overall - Inches233
Length overall - Inches203
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.110 in. (2.8 mm) Side: 0.72 in. (1.8 mm)
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.100 in. (2.5 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 - Detail20 gal. (77 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters227.12
Fuel tank capacity - Liters75.71
Fuel tank capacity - Gal6
Fuel tank capacity - Gal2
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower75 hp (56 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,650 lbs. (748 kg)
Maximum capacity1,235 lbs. (560 kg)
Maximum people7 / 906 lbs. (411 kg)
Maximum people5 / 675 lbs. (306 kg)