Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Super Pro 186 SE 2008 vs Princecraft Tournament SP 198 SC SE 2005 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Super Pro 186 SE 2008 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 Super Pro 186 SE 2008 at 18,0 ft versus Princecraft Tournament SP 198 SC SE 2005 at 19,0 ft. At 1 525 lbs and 1 566 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class — either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 200 hp, the Princecraft Tournament SP 198 SC SE 2005 has a 25-hp advantage over the Princecraft Super Pro 186 SE 2008'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 — 4 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 Super Pro 186 SE 2008 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Princecraft Tournament SP 198 SC SE 2005 caps at 7. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princecraft Super Pro 186 SE 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Super Pro 186 SE 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 18,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princecraft Tournament SP 198 SC SE 2005 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
ModelSuper Pro 186 SE
ModelTournament SP 198 SC SE
Model Year2008
Model Year2005
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam95 in. (2.4 m)
Beam97 in. (2.5 m)
Beam - Meters2.41
Beam - Meters2.46
Beam - Inches95
Beam - Inches97
Depth - Detail46 in. (1.2 m)
Depth - Detail38 in. (1.0 m)
Depth - Centimeters116.84
Depth - Centimeters96.52
Depth - Inches46
Depth - Inches38
Draft [max] - Detail33 in. (0.8 m)
Draft [max] - Detail31 in. (0.8 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.84
Draft [max] - Meters0.79
Draft [max] - Inches33
Draft [max] - Inches31
Weight - Detail1,525 lbs. (692 kg)
Weight - Detail1,566 lbs. (710 kg)
Weight - kg691.73
Weight - kg710.33
Weight - lbs.1525
Weight - lbs.1566
Width [transom] - Detail80 in. (2.0 m)
Width [transom] - Detail84 in. (2.1 m)
Height [transom]25 in. (0.6 m)
Height [transom]25 in. (0.6 m)
Length - Meters5.6
Length - Meters5.9
Length - Feet18
Length - Feet19
Length - Inches6
Length - Inches5
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 6 in. (5.6 m)
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 5 in. (5.9 m)
Length overall - Meters5.64
Length overall - Meters5.92
Length overall - Inches222
Length overall - Inches233
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialnot available
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.110 in. (2.8 mm) Side: 0.072 in. (1.8 mm)
Hull thicknessBottom: .110 in. (2.8 mm) Side: .072 in. (1.8 mm)
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail40 gal. (151 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail60 gal. Built-in (227 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters151.42
Fuel tank capacity - Liters227.12
Fuel tank capacity - Gal4
Fuel tank capacity - Gal6
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max175 hp (131 kW)
Engine max200 hp (149 kw)
Operational Info
Maximum capacityPerson: 1,158 lbs. (525 kg) Total: 1,902 lbs. (863 kg)
Maximum capacity1,650 lbs. (748 kg)
Maximum people8
Maximum people7