Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Pro 169 LX 2004 vs Princecraft Springbok DL BT 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Pro 169 LX 2004 vs Princecraft Springbok DL BT 2012 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 169 LX 2004 has a 60-hp advantage over the Princecraft Springbok DL BT 2012's 30-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
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: Performance buyers should lean toward the Princecraft Pro 169 LX 2004 and its 90-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the Princecraft Springbok DL BT 2012 with its 30-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.
General Boat Info
MakePrincecraft
MakePrincecraft
ModelPro 169 LX
ModelSpringbok DL BT
Model Year2004
Model Year2012
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam87 in
Beam68 in. (1.7 m)
Beam - Meters2.21
Beam - Meters1.73
Beam - Inches87
Beam - Inches68
Draft [max] - Detail29 in
Draft [max] - Detail17 in. (0.4 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.74
Draft [max] - Meters0.43
Draft [max] - Inches29
Draft [max] - Inches17
Weight - Detail889 lbs
Weight - Detail375 lbs. (170 kg)
Weight - kg403.24
Weight - kg170.1
Weight - lbs.889
Weight - lbs.375
Height - Detail33 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters0.84
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches33
Height - Inchesnot available
Height [transom]20 in
Height [transom]20 in. (0.5 m)
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 2 in
Length overall - Detail16 ft. (4.9 m)
Length overall - Meters4.93
Length overall - Meters4.88
Length overall - Inches194
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 capacity1201 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 thicknessBottom & Side: 0.064 in. (1.6 mm)
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee