Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Pro 162 LX 2004 vs Princecraft Springbok 20 2011 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Pro 162 LX 2004 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.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 50 hp for the Princecraft Pro 162 LX 2004 and 30 hp for the Princecraft Springbok 20 2011. 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.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Princecraft Pro 162 LX 2004 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Princecraft Springbok 20 2011 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princecraft Pro 162 LX 2004 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Pro 162 LX 2004 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 0,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princecraft Springbok 20 2011 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
ModelPro 162 LX
ModelSpringbok 2
Model Year2004
Model Year2011
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam73 in
Beam68 in. (1.7 m)
Beam - Meters1.85
Beam - Meters1.73
Beam - Inches73
Beam - Inches68
Draft [max] - Detail20 in
Draft [max] - Detail17 in. (0.4 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.51
Draft [max] - Meters0.43
Draft [max] - Inches2
Draft [max] - Inches17
Weight - Detail644 lbs
Weight - Detail293 lbs. (133 kg)
Weight - kg292.11
Weight - kg132.9
Weight - lbs.644
Weight - lbs.293
Height - Detail30 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters0.76
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches3
Height - Inchesnot available
Height [transom]20 in
Height [transom]20 in. (0.5 m)
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Detail16 ft. (4.9 m)
Length overall - Meters4.88
Length overall - Meters4.88
Length overall - Inches192
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 - Feetnot available
Length - Feet16
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail13 gal
Fuel tank capacity - DetailPortable
Fuel tank capacity - Liters49.21
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal13
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Engine max50 HP
Engine max30 hp (24 kW)
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1200 lbs
Maximum capacity1,150 lbs. (522 kg)
Maximum people6 Persons
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