Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Pro 176 2005 vs Princecraft Springbok 20 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Pro 176 2005 vs Princecraft Springbok 20 2008 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Princecraft Pro 176 2005 at 17,0 ft versus Princecraft Springbok 20 2008 at 16,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft Springbok 20 2008 tips the scales at 293 lbs — 280 lbs less than the Princecraft Pro 176 2005 at 13 lbs. That difference is meaningful if you're working within a half-ton or three-quarter-ton truck's tow rating, especially once you factor in a motor, gear, and fuel.
The Princecraft Pro 176 2005 carries a rated maximum of 150 hp. Engine data for the Princecraft Springbok 20 2008 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Princecraft Pro 176 2005 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Princecraft Springbok 20 2008 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 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Pro 176 2005 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 7 passengers and at 17,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princecraft Springbok 20 2008 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 2
Model Year2005
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam92 in. (2.3 m)
Beam68 in. (1.7 m)
Beam - Meters2.34
Beam - Meters1.73
Beam - Inches92
Beam - Inches68
Depth - Detail40 in. (1.0 m)
Depth - Detail28 in. (0.7 m)
Depth - Centimeters101.6
Depth - Centimeters71.12
Depth - Inches4
Depth - Inches28
Draft [max] - Detail30 in. (0.8 m)
Draft [max] - Detail17 in. (0.4 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.76
Draft [max] - Meters0.43
Draft [max] - Inches3
Draft [max] - Inches17
Weight - Detail1,300 lbs. (590 kg)
Weight - Detail293 lbs. (133 kg)
Weight - kg589.67
Weight - kg132.9
Weight - lbs.13
Weight - lbs.293
Width [transom] - Detail75 in. (1.9 m)
Width [transom] - Detail57 in. (1.4 m)
Height [transom]20 in. (0.5 m)
Height [transom]20 in. (0.5 m)
Length - Meters5.3
Length - Meters4.9
Length - Feet17
Length - Feet16
Length - Inches5
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 5 in. (5.3 m)
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 0 in. (4.9 m)
Length overall - Meters5.31
Length overall - Meters4.88
Length overall - Inches209
Length overall - Inches192
Body / Hull
Hull thicknessBottom: .100 in. (2.5 mm) Side: .072 in. (1.8 mm)
Hull thicknessBottom: .064 in. (1.6 mm); Side: TBA
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail35 gal. Built-in (132 l)
Fuel tank capacity - DetailPortable
Fuel tank capacity - Liters132.49
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal35
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max150 hp (112 kw)
Engine maxnot available
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,643 lbs. (745 kg)
Maximum capacityTBA
Maximum people7
Maximum peopleTBA