Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Springbok 20 2008 vs Princecraft Super Pro 186 SE 2007: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Springbok 20 2008 vs Princecraft Super Pro 186 SE 2007 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 Springbok 20 2008 at 16,0 ft versus Princecraft Super Pro 186 SE 2007 at 18,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft Super Pro 186 SE 2007 tips the scales at 1 525 lbs - 1 232 lbs less than the Princecraft Springbok 20 2008 at 293 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 Super Pro 186 SE 2007 tops out at 175 hp. Engine specs for the Princecraft Springbok 20 2008 aren't listed - confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Princecraft Super Pro 186 SE 2007 is rated for 8 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 Super Pro 186 SE 2007 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Super Pro 186 SE 2007 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 8 passengers and at 18,0 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
ModelSpringbok 20
ModelSuper Pro 186 SE
Model Year2008
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam68 in. (1.7 m)
Beam95 in. (2.4 m)
Beam - Meters1.73
Beam - Meters2.41
Beam - Inches68
Beam - Inches95
Depth - Detail28 in. (0.7 m)
Depth - Detail46 in. (1.2 m)
Depth - Centimeters71.12
Depth - Centimeters116.84
Depth - Inches28
Depth - Inches46
Draft [max] - Detail17 in. (0.4 m)
Draft [max] - Detail33 in. (0.8 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.43
Draft [max] - Meters0.84
Draft [max] - Inches17
Draft [max] - Inches33
Weight - Detail293 lbs. (133 kg)
Weight - Detail1,525 lbs. (692 kg)
Weight - kg132.9
Weight - kg691.73
Weight - lbs.293
Weight - lbs.1525
Width [transom] - Detail57 in. (1.4 m)
Width [transom] - Detail80 in. (2.0 m)
Height [transom]20 in. (0.5 m)
Height [transom]25 in. (0.6 m)
Length - Meters4.9
Length - Meters5.6
Length - Feet16
Length - Feet18
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 0 in. (4.9 m)
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 6 in. (5.6 m)
Length overall - Meters4.88
Length overall - Meters5.64
Length overall - Inches192
Length overall - Inches222
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches6
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessBottom: .064 in. (1.6 mm); Side: TBA
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.110 in. (2.8 mm) Side: 0.072 in. (1.8 mm)
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - DetailPortable
Fuel tank capacity - Detail40 gal. (151 l)
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters151.42
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal40
Engine maxnot available
Engine max175 hp (131 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacityTBA
Maximum capacityPerson: 1,158 lbs. (525 kg) Total: 1,902 lbs. (863 kg)
Maximum peopleTBA
Maximum people8