Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Pro Series 198 SC 2012 vs Princecraft SVX 27 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a deep vee Princecraft Pro Series 198 SC 2012 against a pontoon Princecraft SVX 27 2013 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Princecraft SVX 27 2013 measures 27,2 feet overall (2013), giving it roughly 7,8 additional feet of deck space compared to the Princecraft Pro Series 198 SC 2012 at 19,4 feet (2012). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft SVX 27 2013 tips the scales at 2 652 lbs — 1 086 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 SVX 27 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.Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 6 gal and 3 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Princecraft SVX 27 2013 is rated for 13 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 SVX 27 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft SVX 27 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 13 passengers and at 27,2 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princecraft Pro Series 198 SC 2012 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 7 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakePrincecraft
MakePrincecraft
ModelPro Series 198 SC
ModelSVX 27
Model Year2012
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam97 in. (2.5 m)
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.6 m)
Beam - Meters2.46
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches97
Beam - Inches102
Depth - Detail38 in. (1 m)
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters96.52
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches38
Depth - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail31 in. (0.8 m)
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.79
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches31
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail1,566 lbs. (710 kg)
Weight - Detail2,652 lbs. (1,203 kg)
Weight - kg710.33
Weight - kg1202.93
Weight - lbs.1566
Weight - lbs.2652
Width [transom] - Detail84 in. (2.1 m)
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height [transom]25 in. (0.6 m)
Height [transom]not available
Length - Feet19.42
Length - Feet27.17
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 5 in. (5.9 m)
Length overall - Detail27 ft. 2 in. (8.3 m)
Length overall - Meters5.92
Length overall - Meters8.28
Length overall - Inches233
Length overall - Inches326
Length [at waterline]not available
Length [at waterline]24 ft. 10 in. (7.6 m) pontoon
Length [deck]not available
Length [deck]25 ft. 6 in. (7.8 m)
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.110 in. (2.8 mm) Side: 0.072 in. (1.8 mm)
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typePontoon
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail60 gal. (227 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail30 gal. (114 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters227.12
Fuel tank capacity - Liters113.56
Fuel tank capacity - Gal6
Fuel tank capacity - Gal3
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine maxnot available
Engine max175 hp (131 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,650 lbs. (748 kg)
Maximum capacity2,409 lbs. (1,093 kg)
Maximum people7 / 906 lbs. (411 kg)
Maximum people13 / 1,765 lbs. (801 kg)
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameternot available
Tube diameter25 in. (0.64 m)
Tube gaugenot available
Tube gauge0.08 in. (2 mm)