Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Super Pro 198 SC SE 2008 vs Princecraft Vacanza 210V I/O 2004: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Super Pro 198 SC SE 2008 vs Princecraft Vacanza 210V I/O 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department - Princecraft Super Pro 198 SC SE 2008 at 19,0 ft versus Princecraft Vacanza 210V I/O 2004 at 20,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft Vacanza 210V I/O 2004 tips the scales at 2 990 lbs - 1 424 lbs less than the Princecraft Super Pro 198 SC SE 2008 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 Princecraft Super Pro 198 SC SE 2008 carries a rated maximum of 200 hp. Engine data for the Princecraft Vacanza 210V I/O 2004 wasn't available in our records - check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Princecraft Super Pro 198 SC SE 2008 carries 60 gallons versus 50 gallons in the Princecraft Vacanza 210V I/O 2004. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Princecraft Vacanza 210V I/O 2004 is rated for 10 passengers, while the Princecraft Super Pro 198 SC SE 2008 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 210V I/O 2004 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Vacanza 210V I/O 2004 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 10 passengers and at 20,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princecraft Super Pro 198 SC SE 2008 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 198 SC SE
ModelVacanza 210V I/O
Model Year2008
Model Year2004
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam97 in. (2.5 m)
Beam101 in.
Beam - Meters2.46
Beam - Meters2.57
Beam - Inches97
Beam - Inches101
Depth - Detail38 in. (1.0 m)
Depth - Detail35 in.
Depth - Centimeters96.52
Depth - Centimeters88.9
Depth - Inches38
Depth - Inches35
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 - Detail2990 lbs.
Weight - kg710.33
Weight - kg1356.24
Weight - lbs.1566
Weight - lbs.2990
Width [transom] - Detail84 in. (2.1 m)
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height [transom]25 in. (0.6 m)
Height [transom]33 in.
Length - Meters5.9
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet19
Length - Feet20
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 materialAluminum
Hull materialnot available
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.110 in. (2.8 mm) Side: 0.072 in. (1.8 mm)
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail60 gal. (227 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail50 gal.
Fuel tank capacity - Liters227.12
Fuel tank capacity - Liters189.27
Fuel tank capacity - Gal60
Fuel tank capacity - Gal50
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max200 hp (149 kW)
Engine maxnot available
Operational Info
Maximum capacityPerson: 906 lbs. (411 kg) Total: 1,650 lbs. (748 kg)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people7
Maximum people10 Persons / 1375 lbs.