Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft 24 L 2006 vs Princecraft Springbok 20 2010 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft 24 L 2006 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 24 L 2006 measures 24,0 feet overall (2006), giving it roughly 8,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Princecraft Springbok 20 2010 at 16,0 feet (2010). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft 24 L 2006 tips the scales at 2 025 lbs — 1 732 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 power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 115 hp, the Princecraft 24 L 2006 has a 85-hp advantage over the Princecraft Springbok 20 2010's 30-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 24 L 2006 is rated for 14 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 24 L 2006 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft 24 L 2006 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 14 passengers and at 24,0 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
Model24 L
ModelSpringbok 2
Model Year2006
Model Year201
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 0 in. (2.4 m)
Beam68 in. (1.7 m)
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Meters1.73
Beam - Inches96
Beam - Inches68
Weight - Detail2,025 lbs. (919 kg)
Weight - Detail293 lbs. (133 kg)
Weight - kg918.52
Weight - kg132.9
Weight - lbs.2025
Weight - lbs.293
Length [deck]24 ft. 0 in. (7.3 m)
Length [deck]not available
Length - Meters7.4
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet24
Length - Feet16
Length - Inches4
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail24 ft. 4 in. (7.4 m)
Length overall - Detail16 ft. (4.9 m)
Length overall - Meters7.42
Length overall - Meters4.88
Length overall - Inches292
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 diameter25 in. (0.64 m)
Tube diameternot available
Tube gauge.080 in. (2.0 mm)
Tube gaugenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail33 gal. (125 l)
Fuel tank capacity - DetailPortable
Fuel tank capacity - Liters124.92
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal33
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max115 hp (86 kw)
Engine max30 hp (24 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,633 lbs. (1,194 kg)
Maximum capacityPerson: 732 lbs. (332 kg) Total: 1,150 lbs. (522 kg)
Maximum people14
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