Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft SP 198 SC 2006 vs Princecraft Vacanza 250V LP I/O 2005 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft SP 198 SC 2006 vs Princecraft Vacanza 250V LP I/O 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 Vacanza 250V LP I/O 2005 measures 25,0 feet overall (2005), giving it roughly 6,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Princecraft SP 198 SC 2006 at 19,0 feet (2006). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft Vacanza 250V LP I/O 2005 tips the scales at 398 lbs — 242 lbs less than the Princecraft SP 198 SC 2006 at 156 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 2006 carries a rated maximum of 200 hp. Engine data for the Princecraft Vacanza 250V LP I/O 2005 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 6 gal and 5 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Princecraft Vacanza 250V LP I/O 2005 is rated for 14 passengers, while the Princecraft SP 198 SC 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 Vacanza 250V LP I/O 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Vacanza 250V LP I/O 2005 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 14 passengers and at 25,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princecraft SP 198 SC 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
ModelVacanza 250V LP I/O
Model Year2006
Model Year2005
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam97 in. (2.5 m)
Beam102 in. (2.6 m)
Beam - Meters2.46
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches97
Beam - Inches102
Depth - Detail38 in. (1.0 m)
Depth - Detail39 in. (1.0 m)
Depth - Centimeters96.52
Depth - Centimeters99.06
Depth - Inches38
Depth - Inches39
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 - Detail1,560 lbs. (708 kg)
Weight - Detail3,980 lbs. (1,805 kg)
Weight - kg707.6
Weight - kg1805.3
Weight - lbs.156
Weight - lbs.398
Width [transom] - Detail84 in. (2.1 m)
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height [transom]25 in. (0.6 m)
Height [transom]39 in. (1.0 m)
Length - Meters5.9
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet19
Length - Feet25
Length - Inches5
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 5 in. (5.9 m)
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Meters5.92
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Inches233
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Body / Hull
Hull thicknessBottom: .110 in. (2.8 mm) Side: .072 in. (1.8 mm)
Hull thicknessBottom: .110 in. (2.8 mm) Side: .110 in. (2.8 mm)
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail60 gal. (227 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail50 gal. (189 l) (Specifications based on deck boat equipped with 4.3 l engine)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters227.12
Fuel tank capacity - Liters189.27
Fuel tank capacity - Gal6
Fuel tank capacity - Gal5
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max200 hp (149 kw)
Engine maxnot available
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,650 lbs. (748 kg)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people7
Maximum people14 persons / 2,000 lbs. (907 kg)
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailStandard Painted Bunk Style Trailer
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - Weight705 lbs. (320 kg)
Trailer - Weightnot available