Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Pro 142 SC 2004 vs Princecraft Springbok 20 2013: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Pro 142 SC 2004 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.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling - 40 hp for the Princecraft Pro 142 SC 2004 and 30 hp for the Princecraft Springbok 20 2013. Real-world performance will come down more to which motor is actually bolted on, its load at the time, and whether it's a 4-stroke or 2-stroke setup.
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: The Princecraft Pro 142 SC 2004 and Princecraft Springbok 20 2013 are closely matched on the specs that matter most. Test-ride both on the water you actually use, check current dealer pricing, and factor in long-term service access before you sign.
General Boat Info
MakePrincecraft
MakePrincecraft
ModelPro 142 SC
ModelSpringbok 20
Model Year2004
Model Year2013
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.570
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. (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) chine
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet16
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - DetailPortable
Fuel tank capacity - DetailPortable
Engine max40 HP
Engine max30 hp (24 kW)
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1000 lbs.
Maximum capacity1,150 lbs. (522 kg)
Maximum people5 Persons
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