Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Resorter DLX BT 2004 vs Princecraft Springbok 15 2013: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Resorter DLX BT 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.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling - 30 hp for the Princecraft Resorter DLX BT 2004 and 30 hp for the Princecraft Springbok 15 2013. 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 Resorter DLX BT 2004 is rated for 5 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 Resorter DLX BT 2004 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Resorter DLX BT 2004 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 5 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
ModelResorter DLX BT
ModelSpringbok 15
Model Year2004
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam73 in.
Beam68 in. (1.7 m)
Beam - Meters1.85
Beam - Meters1.73
Beam - Inches73
Beam - Inches68
Draft [max] - Detail17 in. apx.
Draft [max] - Detail17 in. (0.4 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.43
Draft [max] - Meters0.43
Draft [max] - Inches17
Draft [max] - Inches17
Weight - Detail400 lbs.
Weight - Detail285 lbs. (129 kg)
Weight - kg181.44
Weight - kg129.27
Weight - lbs.400
Weight - lbs.285
Height [transom]20 in.
Height [transom]15 in. (0.4 m)
Length overall - Detail14 t. 6 in.
Length overall - Detail16 ft. (4.9 m)
Length overall - Meters0.15
Length overall - Meters4.88
Length overall - Inches6
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
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
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
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - DetailPortable
Fuel tank capacity - DetailPortable
Engine max30 HP
Engine max30 hp (24 kW)
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1000 lbs.
Maximum capacity978 lbs. (444 kg)
Maximum people5 Persons
Maximum people4 / 560 lbs. (254 kg)