Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Springbok 20 2008 vs Princecraft Ventura 192 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a modified vee Princecraft Springbok 20 2008 against a deep vee Princecraft Ventura 192 2013 means you're likely deciding between two genuinely different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Princecraft Ventura 192 2013 measures 19,2 feet overall (2013), giving it roughly 3,2 additional feet of deck space compared to the Princecraft Springbok 20 2008 at 16,0 feet (2008). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft Ventura 192 2013 tips the scales at 2 078 lbs — 1 785 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 Ventura 192 2013 tops out at 150 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 Ventura 192 2013 is rated for 10 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 Ventura 192 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Ventura 192 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 10 passengers and at 19,2 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
ModelVentura 192
Model Year2008
Model Year2013
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 - Detail32 in. (0.8 m)
Depth - Centimeters71.12
Depth - Centimeters81.28
Depth - Inches28
Depth - Inches32
Draft [max] - Detail17 in. (0.4 m)
Draft [max] - Detail29 in. (0.7 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.43
Draft [max] - Meters0.74
Draft [max] - Inches17
Draft [max] - Inches29
Weight - Detail293 lbs. (133 kg)
Weight - Detail2,078 lbs. (943 kg)
Weight - kg132.9
Weight - kg942.56
Weight - lbs.293
Weight - lbs.2078
Width [transom] - Detail57 in. (1.4 m)
Width [transom] - Detail83 in. (2.1 m) bottom
Height [transom]20 in. (0.5 m)
Height [transom]25 in. (0.64 m)
Length - Meters4.9
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet16
Length - Feet19.17
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 0 in. (4.9 m)
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 2 in. (5.8 m)
Length overall - Meters4.88
Length overall - Meters5.84
Length overall - Inches192
Length overall - Inches23
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessBottom: .064 in. (1.6 mm); Side: TBA
Hull thickness0.110 in. (2.8 mm) bottom 0.110 in. (2.8 mm) side
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - DetailPortable
Fuel tank capacity - Detail50 gal. (189 l)
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters189.27
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal5
Engine maxnot available
Engine max150 hp (112 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacityTBA
Maximum capacity2,067 lbs. (938 kg)
Maximum peopleTBA
Maximum people10 / 1,323 lbs. (600 kg)