Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Pro 162 SS 2004 vs Princecraft Springbok DL BT 2010 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Pro 162 SS 2004 vs Princecraft Springbok DL BT 2010 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 SS 2004 and 30 hp for the Princecraft Springbok DL BT 2010. 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 SS 2004 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Princecraft Springbok DL BT 2010 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 SS 2004 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Pro 162 SS 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 DL BT 2010 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 SS
ModelSpringbok DL BT
Model Year2004
Model Year201
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam75 in
Beam68 in. (1.7 m)
Beam - Meters1.91
Beam - Meters1.73
Beam - Inches75
Beam - Inches68
Draft [max] - Detail22 in
Draft [max] - Detail17 in. (0.4 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.56
Draft [max] - Meters0.43
Draft [max] - Inches22
Draft [max] - Inches17
Weight - Detail735 lbs
Weight - Detail375 lbs. (170 kg)
Weight - kg333.39
Weight - kg170.1
Weight - lbs.735
Weight - lbs.375
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 - Detail16 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 0 in. (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 capacityPerson: 732 lbs. (332 kg) Total: 1150 lbs. (522 kg)
Maximum people6 Persons
Maximum people5
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