Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Tournament SP 198 SC 2005 vs Princecraft Yukon DLX BT 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Tournament SP 198 SC 2005 vs Princecraft Yukon DLX BT 2012 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 Tournament SP 198 SC 2005 measures 19,0 feet overall (2005), giving it roughly 4,8 additional feet of deck space compared to the Princecraft Yukon DLX BT 2012 at 14,3 feet (2012). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft Yukon DLX BT 2012 tips the scales at 365 lbs — 209 lbs less than the Princecraft Tournament SP 198 SC 2005 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 power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 200 hp, the Princecraft Tournament SP 198 SC 2005 has a 175-hp advantage over the Princecraft Yukon DLX BT 2012's 25-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Princecraft Tournament SP 198 SC 2005 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Princecraft Yukon DLX BT 2012 caps at 4. 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 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Tournament SP 198 SC 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 Yukon DLX BT 2012 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 4 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakePrincecraft
MakePrincecraft
ModelTournament SP 198 SC
ModelYukon DLX BT
Model Year2005
Model Year2012
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam97 in. (2.5 m)
Beam68 in. (1.7 m)
Beam - Meters2.46
Beam - Meters1.73
Beam - Inches97
Beam - Inches68
Depth - Detail38 in. (1.0 m)
Depth - Detail28 in. (0.7 m)
Depth - Centimeters96.52
Depth - Centimeters71.12
Depth - Inches38
Depth - Inches28
Draft [max] - Detail31 in. (0.8 m)
Draft [max] - Detail17 in. (0.4 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.79
Draft [max] - Meters0.43
Draft [max] - Inches31
Draft [max] - Inches17
Weight - Detail1,560 lbs. (708 kg)
Weight - Detail365 lbs. (166 kg)
Weight - kg707.6
Weight - kg165.56
Weight - lbs.156
Weight - lbs.365
Width [transom] - Detail84 in. (2.1 m)
Width [transom] - Detail57 in. (1.4 m)
Height [transom]25 in. (0.6 m)
Height [transom]20 in. (0.5 m)
Length - Meters5.9
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet19
Length - Feet14.25
Length - Inches5
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 5 in. (5.9 m)
Length overall - Detail14 ft. 3 in. (4.3 m)
Length overall - Meters5.92
Length overall - Meters4.34
Length overall - Inches233
Length overall - Inches171
Body / Hull
Hull thicknessBottom: .110 in. (2.8 mm) Side: .072 in. (1.8 mm)
Hull thicknessBottom & Sides: 0.064 in. (1.6 mm)
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail60 gal. Built-in (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 max25 hp (19 kW)
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,650 lbs. (748 kg)
Maximum capacity821 lbs. (372 kg)
Maximum people7
Maximum people4 / 496 lbs. (225 kg)