Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Pro 166 2004 vs Princecraft Springbok DL BT 2011: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Pro 166 2004 vs Princecraft Springbok DL BT 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.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 90 hp, the Princecraft Pro 166 2004 has a 60-hp advantage over the Princecraft Springbok DL BT 2011's 30-hp ceiling - enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Princecraft Pro 166 2004 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Princecraft Springbok DL BT 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 166 2004 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Pro 166 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 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 166
ModelSpringbok DL BT
Model Year2004
Model Year2011
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam88 in.
Beam68 in. (1.7 m)
Beam - Meters2.24
Beam - Meters1.73
Beam - Inches88
Beam - Inches68
Draft [max] - Detail30 in.
Draft [max] - Detail17 in. (0.4 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.76
Draft [max] - Meters0.43
Draft [max] - Inches30
Draft [max] - Inches17
Weight - Detail1009 lbs.
Weight - Detail375 lbs. (170 kg)
Weight - kg457.67
Weight - kg170.1
Weight - lbs.1009
Weight - lbs.375
Height - Detail38 in.
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters0.97
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches38
Height - Inchesnot available
Height [transom]20 in.
Height [transom]20 in. (0.5 m)
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 6 in.
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 0 in. (4.9 m)
Length overall - Meters5.03
Length overall - Meters4.88
Length overall - Inches198
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 - Detail28 gal.
Fuel tank capacity - DetailPortable
Fuel tank capacity - Liters105.99
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal28
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Engine max90 HP
Engine max30 hp (24 kW)
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1367 lbs.
Maximum capacity1150 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