When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Princecraft Pro Series 198 SC 2012 and the Princecraft Resorter DLX BT 2013 are deep 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 2012 measures 19,4 feet overall (2012), giving it roughly 3,4 additional feet of deck space compared to the Princecraft Resorter DLX BT 2013 at 16,0 feet (2013). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft Pro Series 198 SC 2012 tips the scales at 1 566 lbs — 978 lbs more than the Princecraft Resorter DLX BT 2013 at 588 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 Resorter DLX BT 2013 tops out at 40 hp. Engine specs for the Princecraft Pro Series 198 SC 2012 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Princecraft Pro Series 198 SC 2012 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Princecraft Resorter DLX BT 2013 caps at 4. 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 2012 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Pro Series 198 SC 2012 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 Resorter DLX BT 2013 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 4 that costs less to run day-to-day.