Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft SP 198 SC SE 2006 vs Princecraft Voyageur 20 2005 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft SP 198 SC SE 2006 vs Princecraft Voyageur 20 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 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 Voyageur 20 2005 at 2,0 feet (2005). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft SP 198 SC SE 2006 tips the scales at 1 566 lbs — 491 lbs more than the Princecraft Voyageur 20 2005 at 1 075 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 SP 198 SC SE 2006 carries a rated maximum of 200 hp. Engine data for the Princecraft Voyageur 20 2005 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Princecraft Voyageur 20 2005 is rated for 13 passengers, while the Princecraft SP 198 SC SE 2006 caps at 7. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princecraft Voyageur 20 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Voyageur 20 2005 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 13 passengers and at 2,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princecraft SP 198 SC SE 2006 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
ModelSP 198 SC SE
ModelVoyageur 2
Model Year2006
Model Year2005
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam97 in. (2.5 m)
Beam8 ft. 0 in. (2.4 m)
Beam - Meters2.46
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Inches97
Beam - Inches96
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] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.79
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches31
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail1,566 lbs. (710 kg)
Weight - Detail1,075 lbs. (488 kg)
Weight - kg710.33
Weight - kg487.61
Weight - lbs.1566
Weight - lbs.1075
Width [transom] - Detail84 in. (2.1 m)
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height [transom]25 in. (0.6 m)
Height [transom]not available
Length - Meters5.9
Length - Meters6.2
Length - Feet19
Length - Feet2
Length - Inches5
Length - Inches4
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 5 in. (5.9 m)
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 4 in. (6.2 m)
Length overall - Meters5.92
Length overall - Meters6.2
Length overall - Inches233
Length overall - Inches244
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 - 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 max200 hp (149 kw)
Engine maxnot available
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standard60 hp (45 kw)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,650 lbs. (748 kg)
Maximum capacity2,301 lbs. (1,044 kg)
Maximum people7
Maximum people13 Persons
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailStandard Black Painted Bunk Style Trailer
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - Weight705 lbs. (320 kg)
Trailer - Weightnot available
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameternot available
Tube diameter25 in. (0.64 m)