Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Pro Series 198 SC 2012 vs Princecraft Yukon DLX BT 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a deep vee Princecraft Pro Series 198 SC 2012 against a modified vee Princecraft Yukon DLX BT 2007 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 Pro Series 198 SC 2012 measures 19,4 feet overall (2012), giving it roughly 5,4 additional feet of deck space compared to the Princecraft Yukon DLX BT 2007 at 14,0 feet (2007). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft Pro Series 198 SC 2012 tips the scales at 1 566 lbs — 1 244 lbs more than the Princecraft Yukon DLX BT 2007 at 322 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 Yukon DLX BT 2007 tops out at 25 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 Pro Series 198 SC 2012 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Princecraft Yukon DLX BT 2007 caps at 4. 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 Yukon DLX BT 2007 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 4 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakePrincecraft
MakePrincecraft
ModelPro Series 198 SC
ModelYukon DLX BT
Model Year2012
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam97 in. (2.5 m)
Beam68 in. (1.7 m)
Beam - Meters2.46
Beam - Meters1.73
Beam - Inches97
Beam - Inches68
Depth - Detail38 in. (1 m)
Depth - Detail28 in. (0.7 m)
Depth - Centimeters96.52
Depth - Centimeters71.12
Depth - Inches38
Depth - Inches28
Draft [max] - Detail31 in. (0.8 m)
Draft [max] - Detail17 in. (0.4 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.79
Draft [max] - Meters0.43
Draft [max] - Inches31
Draft [max] - Inches17
Weight - Detail1,566 lbs. (710 kg)
Weight - Detail322 lbs. (146 kg)
Weight - kg710.33
Weight - kg146.06
Weight - lbs.1566
Weight - lbs.322
Width [transom] - Detail84 in. (2.1 m)
Width [transom] - Detail57 in. (1.4 m)
Height [transom]25 in. (0.6 m)
Height [transom]15 in. (0.4 m)
Length - Feet19.42
Length - Feet14
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 5 in. (5.9 m)
Length overall - Detail14 ft. 3 in. (4.3 m)
Length overall - Meters5.92
Length overall - Meters4.34
Length overall - Inches233
Length overall - Inches171
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters4.3
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches3
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.110 in. (2.8 mm) Side: 0.072 in. (1.8 mm)
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.064 in. (1.6 mm) Side: 0.057 in. (1.4 mm)
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
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 max25 hp (19 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,650 lbs. (748 kg)
Maximum capacityPerson: 496 lbs.(225 kg) Total: 821 lbs. (372 kg)
Maximum people7 / 906 lbs. (411 kg)
Maximum people4