Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft PR1852MT 2006 vs Princecraft Springbok 20 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft PR1852MT 2006 vs Princecraft Springbok 20 2013 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 PR1852MT 2006 at 18,0 ft versus Princecraft Springbok 20 2013 at 16,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft Springbok 20 2013 tips the scales at 293 lbs — 289 lbs less than the Princecraft PR1852MT 2006 at 4 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 2013 tops out at 30 hp. Engine specs for the Princecraft PR1852MT 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 PR1852MT 2006 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Princecraft Springbok 20 2013 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princecraft PR1852MT 2006 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft PR1852MT 2006 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 18,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princecraft Springbok 20 2013 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
ModelPR1852MT
ModelSpringbok 2
Model Year2006
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam75 in. (1.9 m)
Beam68 in. (1.7 m)
Beam - Meters1.91
Beam - Meters1.73
Beam - Inches75
Beam - Inches68
Weight - Detail400 lbs. (181 kg)
Weight - Detail293 lbs. (133 kg)
Weight - kg181.44
Weight - kg132.9
Weight - lbs.4
Weight - lbs.293
Width [transom] - Detail52 in. (1.3 m)
Width [transom] - Detail57 in. (1.4 m) chine
Height [transom]20 in. (0.5 m)
Height [transom]20 in. (0.5 m)
Length - Meters5.5
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet18
Length - Feet16
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 0 in. (5.5 m)
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
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 capacity1,375 lbs. (624 kg)
Maximum capacity1,150 lbs. (522 kg)
Maximum people6
Maximum people5 / 732 lbs. (332 kg)
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thickness0.064 in. (1.6 mm) bottom 0.064 in. (1.6 mm) side
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee