Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Holiday 2006 vs Princecraft Springbok 20 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Holiday 2006 vs Princecraft Springbok 20 2008 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 Holiday 2006 at 16,0 ft versus Princecraft Springbok 20 2008 at 16,0 ft. At 375 lbs and 293 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 Princecraft Holiday 2006 carries a rated maximum of 50 hp. Engine data for the Princecraft Springbok 20 2008 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Princecraft Holiday 2006 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Princecraft Springbok 20 2008 caps at 4. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princecraft Holiday 2006 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Holiday 2006 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 16,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princecraft Springbok 20 2008 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
ModelHoliday
ModelSpringbok 2
Model Year2006
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam83 in. (2.1 m)
Beam68 in. (1.7 m)
Beam - Meters2.11
Beam - Meters1.73
Beam - Inches83
Beam - Inches68
Depth - Detail30 in. (0.8 m)
Depth - Detail28 in. (0.7 m)
Depth - Centimeters76.2
Depth - Centimeters71.12
Depth - Inches3
Depth - Inches28
Draft [max] - Detail22 in. (0.6 m)
Draft [max] - Detail17 in. (0.4 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.56
Draft [max] - Meters0.43
Draft [max] - Inches22
Draft [max] - Inches17
Weight - Detail375 lbs. (170 kg)
Weight - Detail293 lbs. (133 kg)
Weight - kg170.1
Weight - kg132.9
Weight - lbs.375
Weight - lbs.293
Width [transom] - Detail69 in. (1.8 m)
Width [transom] - Detail57 in. (1.4 m)
Height [transom]20 in. (0.5 m)
Height [transom]20 in. (0.5 m)
Length - Meters5
Length - Meters4.9
Length - Feet16
Length - Feet16
Length - Inches4
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 4 in. (5.0 m)
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 0 in. (4.9 m)
Length overall - Meters4.98
Length overall - Meters4.88
Length overall - Inches196
Length overall - Inches192
Body / Hull
Hull thicknessBottom: .090 in. (2.3 mm) Side: .072 in. (1.8 mm)
Hull thicknessBottom: .064 in. (1.6 mm); Side: TBA
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - DetailPortable
Fuel tank capacity - DetailPortable
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max50 hp (37 kw)
Engine maxnot available
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,370 lbs. (621 kg)
Maximum capacityTBA
Maximum people6
Maximum peopleTBA
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailOptional Galvanized Bunk Style Trailer
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - Weight450 lbs. (204 kg)
Trailer - Weightnot available