Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft MV1885 2004 vs Princecraft Springbok 20 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft MV1885 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.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 75 hp, the Princecraft MV1885 2004 has a 45-hp advantage over the Princecraft Springbok 20 2009's 30-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
Both boats are rated for 5 passengers — a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.
Bottom line: Performance buyers should lean toward the Princecraft MV1885 2004 and its 75-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the Princecraft Springbok 20 2009 with its 30-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.
General Boat Info
MakePrincecraft
MakePrincecraft
ModelMV1885
ModelSpringbok 2
Model Year2004
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam85 in
Beam68 in. (1.7 m)
Beam - Meters2.16
Beam - Meters1.73
Beam - Inches85
Beam - Inches68
Weight - Detail568 lbs
Weight - Detail293 lbs. (133 kg)
Weight - kg257.64
Weight - kg132.9
Weight - lbs.568
Weight - lbs.293
Height [transom]20 in
Height [transom]20 in. (0.5 m)
Length overall - Detail18 ft
Length overall - Detail16 ft. (4.9 m)
Length overall - Meters5.49
Length overall - Meters4.88
Length overall - Inches216
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 max75 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 capacity1170 lbs
Maximum capacityPerson: 732 lbs. (332 kg) Total: 1,150 lbs. (522 kg)
Maximum people5 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