Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft PR1236 2006 vs Princecraft Springbok 20 2011: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft PR1236 2006 vs Princecraft Springbok 20 2011 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 Springbok 20 2011 measures 16,0 feet overall (2011), giving it roughly 5,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Princecraft PR1236 2006 at 11,0 feet (2006). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft Springbok 20 2011 tips the scales at 293 lbs - 153 lbs less than the Princecraft PR1236 2006 at 140 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 Princecraft Springbok 20 2011 tops out at 30 hp. Engine specs for the Princecraft PR1236 2006 aren't listed - confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Princecraft Springbok 20 2011 is rated for 5 passengers, while the Princecraft PR1236 2006 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 2011 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Springbok 20 2011 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 PR1236 2006 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
ModelPR1236
ModelSpringbok 20
Model Year2006
Model Year2011
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam56 in. (1.4 m)
Beam68 in. (1.7 m)
Beam - Meters1.42
Beam - Meters1.73
Beam - Inches56
Beam - Inches68
Weight - Detail140 lbs. (64 kg)
Weight - Detail293 lbs. (133 kg)
Weight - kg63.5
Weight - kg132.9
Weight - lbs.140
Weight - lbs.293
Width [transom] - Detail36 in. (0.9 m)
Width [transom] - Detail57 in. (1.4 m)
Height [transom]15 in. (0.4 m)
Height [transom]20 in. (0.5 m)
Length - Meters3.6
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet11
Length - Feet16
Length - Inches11
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail11 ft. 11 in. (3.6 m)
Length overall - Detail16 ft. (4.9 m)
Length overall - Meters3.63
Length overall - Meters4.88
Length overall - Inches143
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
Engine and Drivetrain
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - DetailPortable
Engine maxnot available
Engine max30 hp (24 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity527 lbs. (239 kg)
Maximum capacity1,150 lbs. (522 kg)
Maximum people3
Maximum people5 / 732 lbs. (332 kg)
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