Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Platinum SP 196 O/B SE 2005 vs Princecraft Springbok 20 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Platinum SP 196 O/B SE 2005 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Princecraft Platinum SP 196 O/B SE 2005 at 19,0 ft versus Princecraft Springbok 20 2009 at 16,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft Platinum SP 196 O/B SE 2005 tips the scales at 1 514 lbs — 1 221 lbs more than the Princecraft Springbok 20 2009 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 200 hp, the Princecraft Platinum SP 196 O/B SE 2005 has a 170-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.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Princecraft Platinum SP 196 O/B SE 2005 is rated for 9 passengers, while the Princecraft Springbok 20 2009 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princecraft Platinum SP 196 O/B SE 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Platinum SP 196 O/B SE 2005 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 9 passengers and at 19,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princecraft Springbok 20 2009 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
ModelPlatinum SP 196 O/B SE
ModelSpringbok 2
Model Year2005
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam96 in. (2.4 m)
Beam68 in. (1.7 m)
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Meters1.73
Beam - Inches96
Beam - Inches68
Depth - Detail47.5 in. (1.2 m)
Depth - Detail28 in. (0.7 m)
Depth - Centimeters121.92
Depth - Centimeters71.12
Depth - Inches47.5
Depth - Inches28
Draft [max] - Detail31 in. (0.8 m)
Draft [max] - Detail17 in. (0.4 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.79
Draft [max] - Meters0.43
Draft [max] - Inches31
Draft [max] - Inches17
Weight - Detail1,514 lbs. (687 kg)
Weight - Detail293 lbs. (133 kg)
Weight - kg686.74
Weight - kg132.9
Weight - lbs.1514
Weight - lbs.293
Width [transom] - Detail80 in. (2.0 m)
Width [transom] - Detail57 in. (1.4 m)
Height [transom]25 in. (0.6 m)
Height [transom]20 in. (0.5 m)
Length - Meters5.9
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet19
Length - Feet16
Length - Inches6
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 6 in. (5.9 m)
Length overall - Detail16 ft. (4.9 m)
Length overall - Meters5.94
Length overall - Meters4.88
Length overall - Inches234
Length overall - Inches192
Body / Hull
Hull thicknessBottom: .110 in. (2.8 mm) Side: .072 in. (1.8 mm)
Hull thicknessBottom: .064 in. (1.6 mm); Side: .064 in. (1.6 mm)
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail60 gal. Built-in (227 l)
Fuel tank capacity - DetailPortable
Fuel tank capacity - Liters227.12
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal6
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max200 hp (149 kw)
Engine max30 hp (24 kW)
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,915 lbs. (869 kg)
Maximum capacityPerson: 732 lbs. (332 kg) Total: 1,150 lbs. (522 kg)
Maximum people9
Maximum people5