Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Pro Series 198 SC 2012 vs Princecraft Super Pro 185 GL 2013: A Close Look at Two Deep-V Boats
Both the Princecraft Pro Series 198 SC 2012 and the Princecraft Super Pro 185 GL 2013 are deep-V designs, both built in aluminium, so 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?
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department - Princecraft Pro Series 198 SC 2012 at 19,4 ft versus Princecraft Super Pro 185 GL 2013 at 18,5 ft. At 1 566 lbs and 1 470 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class - either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.
The Princecraft Super Pro 185 GL 2013 tops out at 175 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 40 gallons in the Princecraft Super Pro 185 GL 2013. 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 Super Pro 185 GL 2013 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 Super Pro 185 GL 2013 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
ModelSuper Pro 185 GL
Model Year2012
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam97 in. (2.5 m)
Beam95 in. (2.4 m)
Beam - Meters2.46
Beam - Meters2.41
Beam - Inches97
Beam - Inches95
Depth - Detail38 in. (1 m)
Depth - Detail46 in. (1.2 m)
Depth - Centimeters96.52
Depth - Centimeters116.84
Depth - Inches38
Depth - Inches46
Draft [max] - Detail31 in. (0.8 m)
Draft [max] - Detail33 in. (0.8 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.79
Draft [max] - Meters0.84
Draft [max] - Inches31
Draft [max] - Inches33
Weight - Detail1,566 lbs. (710 kg)
Weight - Detail1,470 lbs. (667 kg)
Weight - kg710.33
Weight - kg666.78
Weight - lbs.1566
Weight - lbs.1470
Width [transom] - Detail84 in. (2.1 m)
Width [transom] - Detail80 in. (2 m) chine
Height [transom]25 in. (0.6 m)
Height [transom]25 in. (0.6 m)
Length - Feet19.42
Length - Feet18.5
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 5 in. (5.9 m)
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 6 in. (5.6 m)
Length overall - Meters5.92
Length overall - Meters5.64
Length overall - Inches233
Length overall - Inches222
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.110 in. (2.8 mm) Side: 0.072 in. (1.8 mm)
Hull thickness0.110 in. (2.8 mm) bottom 0.072 in. (1.8 mm) side
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail60 gal. (227 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail40 gal. (151 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters227.12
Fuel tank capacity - Liters151.42
Fuel tank capacity - Gal60
Fuel tank capacity - Gal40
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine maxnot available
Engine max175 hp (131 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,650 lbs. (748 kg)
Maximum capacity1,902 lbs. (863 kg)
Maximum people7 / 906 lbs. (411 kg)
Maximum people6 / 1,158 lbs. (525 kg)