Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Scamper 2009 vs Princecraft Tournament SP 198 SC 2005 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Scamper 2009 vs Princecraft Tournament SP 198 SC 2005 comparison sits squarely in the category of decisions where specs alone won't tell the whole story — intended use, storage, and long-term ownership costs all factor in.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Princecraft Tournament SP 198 SC 2005 measures 19,0 feet overall (2005), giving it roughly 4,7 additional feet of deck space compared to the Princecraft Scamper 2009 at 14,3 feet (2009). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft Tournament SP 198 SC 2005 tips the scales at 156 lbs — 141 lbs less than the Princecraft Scamper 2009 at 15 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 power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 200 hp, the Princecraft Tournament SP 198 SC 2005 has a 185-hp advantage over the Princecraft Scamper 2009's 15-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Princecraft Tournament SP 198 SC 2005 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Princecraft Scamper 2009 caps at 4. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princecraft Tournament SP 198 SC 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Tournament SP 198 SC 2005 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 7 passengers and at 19,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princecraft Scamper 2009 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
ModelScamper
ModelTournament SP 198 SC
Model Year2009
Model Year2005
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam58 in. (1.5 m)
Beam97 in. (2.5 m)
Beam - Meters1.47
Beam - Meters2.46
Beam - Inches58
Beam - Inches97
Depth - Detail21 in. (0.5 m)
Depth - Detail38 in. (1.0 m)
Depth - Centimeters53.34
Depth - Centimeters96.52
Depth - Inches21
Depth - Inches38
Draft [max] - Detail13 in. (0.4 m)
Draft [max] - Detail31 in. (0.8 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.33
Draft [max] - Meters0.79
Draft [max] - Inches13
Draft [max] - Inches31
Weight - Detail150 lbs. (68 kg)
Weight - Detail1,560 lbs. (708 kg)
Weight - kg68.04
Weight - kg707.6
Weight - lbs.15
Weight - lbs.156
Width [transom] - Detail45 in. (1.1 m)
Width [transom] - Detail84 in. (2.1 m)
Height [transom]15 in. (0.4 m)
Height [transom]25 in. (0.6 m)
Length - Feet14.33
Length - Feet19
Length overall - Detail14 ft. 4 in. (4.3 m)
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 5 in. (5.9 m)
Length overall - Meters4.37
Length overall - Meters5.92
Length overall - Inches172
Length overall - Inches233
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters5.9
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches5
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialnot available
Hull thicknessBottom & Side: 0.051 in. (1.3 mm)
Hull thicknessBottom: .110 in. (2.8 mm) Side: .072 in. (1.8 mm)
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - DetailPortable
Fuel tank capacity - Detail60 gal. Built-in (227 l)
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max15 hp (12 kW)
Engine max200 hp (149 kw)
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters227.12
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal6
Operational Info
Maximum capacityPerson: 548 lbs. (249 kg) Total: 750 lbs. (340 kg)
Maximum capacity1,650 lbs. (748 kg)
Maximum people4
Maximum people7