Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Pro Series 198 SC 2012 vs Princecraft Vectra 19-2S 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a deep vee Princecraft Pro Series 198 SC 2012 against a pontoon Princecraft Vectra 19-2S 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Princecraft Pro Series 198 SC 2012 at 19,4 ft versus Princecraft Vectra 19-2S 2013 at 19,6 ft. At 1 566 lbs and 1 553 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 Vectra 19-2S 2013 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.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Princecraft Vectra 19-2S 2013 is rated for 9 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 Vectra 19-2S 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Vectra 19-2S 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 9 passengers and at 19,6 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
ModelVectra 19-2S
Model Year2012
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam97 in. (2.5 m)
Beam8 ft. 5 in. (2.6 m)
Beam - Meters2.46
Beam - Meters2.57
Beam - Inches97
Beam - Inches101
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 - Detail1,553 lbs. (704 kg)
Weight - kg710.33
Weight - kg704.43
Weight - lbs.1566
Weight - lbs.1553
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 - Feet19.58
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 5 in. (5.9 m)
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 7 in. (6 m)
Length overall - Meters5.92
Length overall - Meters5.97
Length overall - Inches233
Length overall - Inches235
Length [at waterline]not available
Length [at waterline]18 ft. 4 in. (5.6 m) pontoon
Length [deck]not available
Length [deck]18 ft. 1 in. (5.5 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 - DetailPortable
Fuel tank capacity - Liters227.12
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal6
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine maxnot available
Engine max75 hp (56 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,650 lbs. (748 kg)
Maximum capacity1,788 lbs. (811 kg)
Maximum people7 / 906 lbs. (411 kg)
Maximum people9 / 1,228 lbs. (557 kg)
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameternot available
Tube diameter25 in. (0.64 m)
Tube gaugenot available
Tube gauge0.08 in. (2 mm)