Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Pro Series 198 SC 2012 vs Princecraft Vectra 21 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a deep vee Princecraft Pro Series 198 SC 2012 against a pontoon Princecraft Vectra 21 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 21 2013 at 21,5 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft Vectra 21 2013 tips the scales at 1 704 lbs — 138 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 Vectra 21 2013 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.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 Vectra 21 2013 is rated for 10 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 21 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Vectra 21 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 10 passengers and at 21,5 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 21
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 - Detail1,704 lbs. (773 kg)
Weight - kg710.33
Weight - kg772.92
Weight - lbs.1566
Weight - lbs.1704
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 - Feet21.5
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 5 in. (5.9 m)
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 6 in. (6.6 m)
Length overall - Meters5.92
Length overall - Meters6.55
Length overall - Inches233
Length overall - Inches258
Length [at waterline]not available
Length [at waterline]20 ft. 4 in. (6.2 m) pontoon
Length [deck]not available
Length [deck]20 ft. (6.1 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 max115 hp (86 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,650 lbs. (748 kg)
Maximum capacity1,986 lbs. (901 kg)
Maximum people7 / 906 lbs. (411 kg)
Maximum people10 / 1,346 lbs. (611 kg)
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameternot available
Tube diameter25 in. (0.64 m)
Tube gaugenot available
Tube gauge0.08 in. (2 mm)