The Princecraft Pro Series 198 SC 2012 is a deep-V design and the Princecraft Sportfisher 22 LP4S 2007 is a pontoon design, so you're likely deciding between two noticeably 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 2012 at 19,4 ft versus Princecraft Sportfisher 22 LP4S 2007 at 22,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft Sportfisher 22 LP4S 2007 tips the scales at 1 826 lbs - 260 lbs less than the Princecraft Pro Series 198 SC 2012 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 22 LP4S 2007 tops out at 115 hp. Engine specs for the Princecraft Pro Series 198 SC 2012 aren't listed - confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Princecraft Pro Series 198 SC 2012 carries 60 gallons versus 33 gallons in the Princecraft Sportfisher 22 LP4S 2007. 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 Sportfisher 22 LP4S 2007 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Princecraft Pro Series 198 SC 2012 caps at 7. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princecraft Sportfisher 22 LP4S 2007 could be the deciding factor.