Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Springbok 20 2008 vs Princecraft Tournament SP 188 BT 2004 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Springbok 20 2008 vs Princecraft Tournament SP 188 BT 2004 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 Princecraft Tournament SP 188 BT 2004 tops out at 80 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 Tournament SP 188 BT 2004 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 Tournament SP 188 BT 2004 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Tournament SP 188 BT 2004 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 0,0 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
ModelTournament SP 188 BT
Model Year2008
Model Year2004
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam68 in. (1.7 m)
Beam94 in
Beam - Meters1.73
Beam - Meters2.39
Beam - Inches68
Beam - Inches94
Depth - Detail28 in. (0.7 m)
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters71.12
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches28
Depth - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail17 in. (0.4 m)
Draft [max] - Detail31 in
Draft [max] - Meters0.43
Draft [max] - Meters0.79
Draft [max] - Inches17
Draft [max] - Inches31
Weight - Detail293 lbs. (133 kg)
Weight - Detail1192 lbs
Weight - kg132.9
Weight - kg540.68
Weight - lbs.293
Weight - lbs.1192
Width [transom] - Detail57 in. (1.4 m)
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height [transom]20 in. (0.5 m)
Height [transom]20 in
Length - Meters4.9
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet16
Length - Feetnot available
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 0 in. (4.9 m)
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 4 in
Length overall - Meters4.88
Length overall - Meters5.59
Length overall - Inches192
Length overall - Inches22
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail40 in
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters1.02
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches4
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialnot available
Hull thicknessBottom: .064 in. (1.6 mm); Side: TBA
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - DetailPortable
Fuel tank capacity - Detail60 gal
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters227.12
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal6
Engine maxnot available
Engine max80 HP
Operational Info
Maximum capacityTBA
Maximum capacity1600 lbs
Maximum peopleTBA
Maximum people8 Persons