Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft SP 220 Platinum SE 2006 vs Princecraft Tournament SP 198 SC SE 2005 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft SP 220 Platinum SE 2006 vs Princecraft Tournament SP 198 SC SE 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Princecraft SP 220 Platinum SE 2006 at 22,0 ft versus Princecraft Tournament SP 198 SC SE 2005 at 19,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft SP 220 Platinum SE 2006 tips the scales at 1 886 lbs — 320 lbs more than the Princecraft Tournament SP 198 SC SE 2005 at 1 566 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 250 hp, the Princecraft SP 220 Platinum SE 2006 has a 50-hp advantage over the Princecraft Tournament SP 198 SC SE 2005'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 Tournament SP 198 SC SE 2005 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Princecraft SP 220 Platinum SE 2006 caps at 1. 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 SE 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Tournament SP 198 SC SE 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 SP 220 Platinum SE 2006 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 220 Platinum SE
ModelTournament SP 198 SC SE
Model Year2006
Model Year2005
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam100 in. (2.5 m)
Beam97 in. (2.5 m)
Beam - Meters2.54
Beam - Meters2.46
Beam - Inches1
Beam - Inches97
Depth - Detail50 in. (1.3 m)
Depth - Detail38 in. (1.0 m)
Depth - Centimeters127
Depth - Centimeters96.52
Depth - Inches5
Depth - Inches38
Draft [max] - Detail34 in. (0.9 m)
Draft [max] - Detail31 in. (0.8 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.86
Draft [max] - Meters0.79
Draft [max] - Inches34
Draft [max] - Inches31
Weight - Detail1,886 lbs. (855 kg)
Weight - Detail1,566 lbs. (710 kg)
Weight - kg855.47
Weight - kg710.33
Weight - lbs.1886
Weight - lbs.1566
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 - Meters6.7
Length - Meters5.9
Length - Feet22
Length - Feet19
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 0 in. (6.7 m)
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 5 in. (5.9 m)
Length overall - Meters6.71
Length overall - Meters5.92
Length overall - Inches264
Length overall - Inches233
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches5
Body / Hull
Hull thicknessBottom: .110 in. (2.8 mm) Side: .072 in. (1.8 mm)
Hull thicknessBottom: .110 in. (2.8 mm) Side: .072 in. (1.8 mm)
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail60 gal. (227 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail60 gal. Built-in (227 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters227.12
Fuel tank capacity - Liters227.12
Fuel tank capacity - Gal6
Fuel tank capacity - Gal6
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max250 hp (186 kw)
Engine max200 hp (149 kw)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,150 lbs. (975 kg)
Maximum capacity1,650 lbs. (748 kg)
Maximum people1
Maximum people7
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailStandard Black Painted Bunk Style Trailer
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - Weight1,213 lbs. (550 kg)
Trailer - Weightnot available