Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Pro Series 198 SC 2012 vs Princecraft SS 164 2009: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Pro Series 198 SC 2012 is a deep-V design and the Princecraft SS 164 2009 is a modified-V 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 SS 164 2009 at 16,5 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft Pro Series 198 SC 2012 tips the scales at 1 566 lbs - 558 lbs more than the Princecraft SS 164 2009 at 1 008 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 SS 164 2009 tops out at 75 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 20 gallons in the Princecraft SS 164 2009. 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 2012 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Princecraft SS 164 2009 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 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 SS 164 2009 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
ModelSS 164
Model Year2012
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam97 in. (2.5 m)
Beam84 in. (2.1 m)
Beam - Meters2.46
Beam - Meters2.13
Beam - Inches97
Beam - Inches84
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 - Detail1,008 lbs. (457 kg)
Weight - kg710.33
Weight - kg457.22
Weight - lbs.1566
Weight - lbs.1008
Width [transom] - Detail84 in. (2.1 m)
Width [transom] - Detail69 in. (1.8 m)
Height [transom]25 in. (0.6 m)
Height [transom]20 in. (0.5 m)
Length - Feet19.42
Length - Feet16.5
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 5 in. (5.9 m)
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 6 in. (5 m)
Length overall - Meters5.92
Length overall - Meters5.03
Length overall - Inches233
Length overall - Inches198
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.110 in. (2.8 mm) Side: 0.072 in. (1.8 mm)
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.09 in. (2.3 mm) Sides: 0.072 in. (1.8 mm)
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typeModified 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 - Gal60
Fuel tank capacity - Gal20
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine maxnot available
Engine max75 hp (56 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,650 lbs. (748 kg)
Maximum capacityPerson: 850 lbs. (386 kg) Total: 1,410 lbs. (640 kg)
Maximum people7 / 906 lbs. (411 kg)
Maximum people6