Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Pro 142 SC 2004 vs Princecraft Springbok 20 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Pro 142 SC 2004 vs Princecraft Springbok 20 2008 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 Princecraft Pro 142 SC 2004 carries a rated maximum of 40 hp. Engine data for the Princecraft Springbok 20 2008 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Princecraft Pro 142 SC 2004 is rated for 5 passengers, while the Princecraft Springbok 20 2008 caps at 4. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princecraft Pro 142 SC 2004 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Pro 142 SC 2004 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 5 passengers and at 0,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princecraft Springbok 20 2008 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 4 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakePrincecraft
MakePrincecraft
ModelPro 142 SC
ModelSpringbok 2
Model Year2004
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam73 in
Beam68 in. (1.7 m)
Beam - Meters1.85
Beam - Meters1.73
Beam - Inches73
Beam - Inches68
Draft [max] - Detail19 in
Draft [max] - Detail17 in. (0.4 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.48
Draft [max] - Meters0.43
Draft [max] - Inches19
Draft [max] - Inches17
Weight - Detail570 lbs
Weight - Detail293 lbs. (133 kg)
Weight - kg258.55
Weight - kg132.9
Weight - lbs.57
Weight - lbs.293
Height - Detail29 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters0.74
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches29
Height - Inchesnot available
Height [transom]20 in
Height [transom]20 in. (0.5 m)
Length overall - Detail14 ft. 6 in
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 0 in. (4.9 m)
Length overall - Meters4.42
Length overall - Meters4.88
Length overall - Inches174
Length overall - Inches192
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail28 in. (0.7 m)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters71.12
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches28
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail57 in. (1.4 m)
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters4.9
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet16
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - DetailPortable
Fuel tank capacity - DetailPortable
Engine max40 HP
Engine maxnot available
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1000 lbs
Maximum capacityTBA
Maximum people5 Persons
Maximum peopleTBA
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessBottom: .064 in. (1.6 mm); Side: TBA
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee