Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft 201 L 2004 vs Princecraft Springbok 20 2010 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft 201 L 2004 vs Princecraft Springbok 20 2010 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 Springbok 20 2010 measures 16,0 feet overall (2010), giving it roughly 14,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Princecraft 201 L 2004 at 2,0 feet (2004). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft 201 L 2004 tips the scales at 1 504 lbs — 1 211 lbs more than the Princecraft Springbok 20 2010 at 293 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 Springbok 20 2010 tops out at 30 hp. Engine specs for the Princecraft 201 L 2004 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Princecraft 201 L 2004 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Princecraft Springbok 20 2010 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princecraft 201 L 2004 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft 201 L 2004 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 12 passengers and at 2,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princecraft Springbok 20 2010 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 5 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakePrincecraft
MakePrincecraft
Model201 L
ModelSpringbok 2
Model Year2004
Model Year201
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 0 in
Beam68 in. (1.7 m)
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Meters1.73
Beam - Inches96
Beam - Inches68
Weight - Detail1,504 lbs
Weight - Detail293 lbs. (133 kg)
Weight - kg682.2
Weight - kg132.9
Weight - lbs.1504
Weight - lbs.293
Length - Feet2
Length - Feet16
Length - Inches4
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 4 in
Length overall - Detail16 ft. (4.9 m)
Length overall - Meters6.2
Length overall - Meters4.88
Length overall - Inches244
Length overall - Inches192
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail28 in. (0.7 m)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters71.12
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches28
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail17 in. (0.4 m)
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.43
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches17
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail57 in. (1.4 m)
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]20 in. (0.5 m)
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter23 ft
Tube diameternot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard70 hp
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail12 gal
Fuel tank capacity - DetailPortable
Fuel tank capacity - Liters45.42
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal12
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Drive typeOutBoard
Drive typeOutboard
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Engine maxnot available
Engine max30 hp (24 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,625 lbs
Maximum capacityPerson: 732 lbs. (332 kg) Total: 1,150 lbs. (522 kg)
Maximum people12
Maximum people5
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.064 in. (1.6 mm) Side: 0.064 in. (1.6 mm)
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee