Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Pro 176 2004 vs Princecraft Springbok 15 2013: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Pro 176 2004 vs Princecraft Springbok 15 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.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 150 hp, the Princecraft Pro 176 2004 has a 120-hp advantage over the Princecraft Springbok 15 2013'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 176 2004 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Princecraft Springbok 15 2013 caps at 4. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princecraft Pro 176 2004 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Pro 176 2004 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 7 passengers and at 0,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princecraft Springbok 15 2013 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 4 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakePrincecraft
MakePrincecraft
ModelPro 176
ModelSpringbok 15
Model Year2004
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam92 in.
Beam68 in. (1.7 m)
Beam - Meters2.34
Beam - Meters1.73
Beam - Inches92
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 - Detail1300 lbs.
Weight - Detail285 lbs. (129 kg)
Weight - kg589.67
Weight - kg129.27
Weight - lbs.1300
Weight - lbs.285
Height - Detail40 in.
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters1.02
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches40
Height - Inchesnot available
Height [transom]20 in.
Height [transom]15 in. (0.4 m)
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 5 in.
Length overall - Detail16 ft. (4.9 m)
Length overall - Meters5.31
Length overall - Meters4.88
Length overall - Inches209
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 - Detail35 gal.
Fuel tank capacity - DetailPortable
Fuel tank capacity - Liters132.49
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal35
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Engine max150 HP
Engine max30 hp (24 kW)
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1620 lbs.
Maximum capacity978 lbs. (444 kg)
Maximum people7 Persons
Maximum people4 / 560 lbs. (254 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