Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft MV1571 2004 vs Princecraft Springbok 20 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft MV1571 2004 vs Princecraft Springbok 20 2009 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.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 25 hp for the Princecraft MV1571 2004 and 30 hp for the Princecraft Springbok 20 2009. Real-world performance will come down more to which motor is actually bolted on, its load at the time, and whether it's a 4-stroke or 2-stroke setup.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Princecraft Springbok 20 2009 is rated for 5 passengers, while the Princecraft MV1571 2004 caps at 3. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princecraft Springbok 20 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Springbok 20 2009 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 5 passengers and at 16,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princecraft MV1571 2004 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 3 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakePrincecraft
MakePrincecraft
ModelMV1571
ModelSpringbok 2
Model Year2004
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam71 in
Beam68 in. (1.7 m)
Beam - Meters1.8
Beam - Meters1.73
Beam - Inches71
Beam - Inches68
Weight - Detail398 lbs
Weight - Detail293 lbs. (133 kg)
Weight - kg180.53
Weight - kg132.9
Weight - lbs.398
Weight - lbs.293
Height [transom]20 in
Height [transom]20 in. (0.5 m)
Length overall - Detail15 ft
Length overall - Detail16 ft. (4.9 m)
Length overall - Meters4.57
Length overall - Meters4.88
Length overall - Inches18
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)
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet16
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine max25 HP
Engine max30 hp (24 kW)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - DetailPortable
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity815 lbs
Maximum capacityPerson: 732 lbs. (332 kg) Total: 1,150 lbs. (522 kg)
Maximum people3 Persons
Maximum people5
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessBottom: .064 in. (1.6 mm); Side: .064 in. (1.6 mm)
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee