Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft SP 198 SC SE 2006 vs Princecraft Super Pro 206 SE 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft SP 198 SC SE 2006 vs Princecraft Super Pro 206 SE 2007 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 SP 198 SC SE 2006 measures 19,0 feet overall (2006), giving it roughly 17,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Princecraft Super Pro 206 SE 2007 at 2,0 feet (2007). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft SP 198 SC SE 2006 tips the scales at 1 566 lbs — 1 382 lbs more than the Princecraft Super Pro 206 SE 2007 at 184 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 225 hp, the Princecraft Super Pro 206 SE 2007 has a 25-hp advantage over the Princecraft SP 198 SC SE 2006's 200-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 6 gal and 6 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Princecraft SP 198 SC SE 2006 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Princecraft Super Pro 206 SE 2007 caps at 1. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princecraft SP 198 SC SE 2006 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft SP 198 SC SE 2006 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 Super Pro 206 SE 2007 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 1 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakePrincecraft
MakePrincecraft
ModelSP 198 SC SE
ModelSuper Pro 206 SE
Model Year2006
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam97 in. (2.5 m)
Beam99 in. (2.5 m)
Beam - Meters2.46
Beam - Meters2.51
Beam - Inches97
Beam - Inches99
Depth - Detail38 in. (1.0 m)
Depth - Detail48 in. (1.2 m)
Depth - Centimeters96.52
Depth - Centimeters121.92
Depth - Inches38
Depth - Inches48
Draft [max] - Detail31 in. (0.8 m)
Draft [max] - Detail34 in. (0.9 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.79
Draft [max] - Meters0.86
Draft [max] - Inches31
Draft [max] - Inches34
Weight - Detail1,566 lbs. (710 kg)
Weight - Detail1,840 lbs. (835 kg)
Weight - kg710.33
Weight - kg834.61
Weight - lbs.1566
Weight - lbs.184
Width [transom] - Detail84 in. (2.1 m)
Width [transom] - Detail84 in. (2.1 m)
Height [transom]25 in. (0.6 m)
Height [transom]25 in. (0.6 m)
Length - Meters5.9
Length - Meters6.1
Length - Feet19
Length - Feet2
Length - Inches5
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 5 in. (5.9 m)
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 0 in. (6.1 m)
Length overall - Meters5.92
Length overall - Meters6.1
Length overall - Inches233
Length overall - Inches24
Body / Hull
Hull thicknessBottom: .110 in. (2.8 mm) Side: .072 in. (1.8 mm)
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.110 in. (2.8 mm) Side: 0.072 in. (1.8 mm)
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail60 gal. (227 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail60 gal. (227 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters227.12
Fuel tank capacity - Liters227.12
Fuel tank capacity - Gal6
Fuel tank capacity - Gal6
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max200 hp (149 kw)
Engine max225 hp (168 kW)
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,650 lbs. (748 kg)
Maximum capacityPerson: 1,350 lbs. (612 kg) Total: 2,209 lbs. (1,002 kg)
Maximum people7
Maximum people1
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailStandard Black Painted Bunk Style Trailer
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - Weight705 lbs. (320 kg)
Trailer - Weightnot available