Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Springbok 20 2008 vs Princecraft Super Pro 198 SC 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Springbok 20 2008 vs Princecraft Super Pro 198 SC 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 198 SC 2007 at 19,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft Springbok 20 2008 tips the scales at 293 lbs — 137 lbs more than the Princecraft Super Pro 198 SC 2007 at 156 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 198 SC 2007 tops out at 200 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 198 SC 2007 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 Super Pro 198 SC 2007 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Super Pro 198 SC 2007 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 7 passengers and at 19,0 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 2
ModelSuper Pro 198 SC
Model Year2008
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam68 in. (1.7 m)
Beam97 in. (2.5 m)
Beam - Meters1.73
Beam - Meters2.46
Beam - Inches68
Beam - Inches97
Depth - Detail28 in. (0.7 m)
Depth - Detail38 in. (1.0 m)
Depth - Centimeters71.12
Depth - Centimeters96.52
Depth - Inches28
Depth - Inches38
Draft [max] - Detail17 in. (0.4 m)
Draft [max] - Detail31 in. (0.8 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.43
Draft [max] - Meters0.79
Draft [max] - Inches17
Draft [max] - Inches31
Weight - Detail293 lbs. (133 kg)
Weight - Detail1,560 lbs. (708 kg)
Weight - kg132.9
Weight - kg707.6
Weight - lbs.293
Weight - lbs.156
Width [transom] - Detail57 in. (1.4 m)
Width [transom] - Detail84 in. (2.1 m)
Height [transom]20 in. (0.5 m)
Height [transom]25 in. (0.6 m)
Length - Meters4.9
Length - Meters5.9
Length - Feet16
Length - Feet19
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 0 in. (4.9 m)
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 5 in. (5.9 m)
Length overall - Meters4.88
Length overall - Meters5.92
Length overall - Inches192
Length overall - Inches233
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches5
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 - Detail60 gal. (227 l)
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters227.12
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal6
Engine maxnot available
Engine max200 hp (149 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacityTBA
Maximum capacityPerson: 906 lbs. (411 kg) Total: 1,650 lbs. (748 kg)
Maximum peopleTBA
Maximum people7