Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft SP 198 SC SE 2006 vs Princecraft Tournament SP 188 DLX AE 2004 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft SP 198 SC SE 2006 vs Princecraft Tournament SP 188 DLX AE 2004 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.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 200 hp, the Princecraft SP 198 SC SE 2006 has a 25-hp advantage over the Princecraft Tournament SP 188 DLX AE 2004's 175-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.
Both boats are rated for 7 passengers — a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.
Bottom line: Performance buyers should lean toward the Princecraft SP 198 SC SE 2006 and its 200-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the Princecraft Tournament SP 188 DLX AE 2004 with its 175-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.
General Boat Info
MakePrincecraft
MakePrincecraft
ModelSP 198 SC SE
ModelTournament SP 188 DLX AE
Model Year2006
Model Year2004
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam97 in. (2.5 m)
Beam94 in
Beam - Meters2.46
Beam - Meters2.39
Beam - Inches97
Beam - Inches94
Depth - Detail38 in. (1.0 m)
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters96.52
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches38
Depth - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail31 in. (0.8 m)
Draft [max] - Detail32 in
Draft [max] - Meters0.79
Draft [max] - Meters0.81
Draft [max] - Inches31
Draft [max] - Inches32
Weight - Detail1,566 lbs. (710 kg)
Weight - Detail1237 lbs
Weight - kg710.33
Weight - kg561.09
Weight - lbs.1566
Weight - lbs.1237
Width [transom] - Detail84 in. (2.1 m)
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height [transom]25 in. (0.6 m)
Height [transom]20 in
Length - Meters5.9
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet19
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Inches5
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 5 in. (5.9 m)
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 4 in
Length overall - Meters5.92
Length overall - Meters5.59
Length overall - Inches233
Length overall - Inches22
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail40 in
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters1.02
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches4
Body / Hull
Hull thicknessBottom: .110 in. (2.8 mm) Side: .072 in. (1.8 mm)
Hull thicknessnot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail60 gal. (227 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail60 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters227.12
Fuel tank capacity - Liters227.12
Fuel tank capacity - Gal6
Fuel tank capacity - Gal6
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max200 hp (149 kw)
Engine max175 HP
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,650 lbs. (748 kg)
Maximum capacity1600 lbs
Maximum people7
Maximum people7 Persons
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailStandard Black Painted Bunk Style Trailer
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - Weight705 lbs. (320 kg)
Trailer - Weightnot available