Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Springbok 20 2008 vs Princecraft Ventura 222 2011 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a modified vee Princecraft Springbok 20 2008 against a deep vee Princecraft Ventura 222 2011 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 222 2011 measures 22,2 feet overall (2011), giving it roughly 6,2 additional feet of deck space compared to the Princecraft Springbok 20 2008 at 16,0 feet (2008). At 293 lbs and 225 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class — either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.
The Princecraft Ventura 222 2011 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 Ventura 222 2011 is rated for 12 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 222 2011 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Ventura 222 2011 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 12 passengers and at 22,2 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 222
Model Year2008
Model Year2011
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] - 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 - Detail2,250 lbs. (1,021 kg)
Weight - kg132.9
Weight - kg1020.58
Weight - lbs.293
Weight - lbs.225
Width [transom] - Detail57 in. (1.4 m)
Width [transom] - Detail83 in. (2.1 m)
Height [transom]20 in. (0.5 m)
Height [transom]25 in. (0.64 m)
Length - Meters4.9
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet16
Length - Feet22.17
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 0 in. (4.9 m)
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 2 in. (6.8 m)
Length overall - Meters4.88
Length overall - Meters6.76
Length overall - Inches192
Length overall - Inches266
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessBottom: .064 in. (1.6 mm); Side: TBA
Hull thicknessBottom & Side: 0.110 in. (2.8 mm)
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 max200 hp (149 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacityTBA
Maximum capacity2,344 lbs. (1,063 kg)
Maximum peopleTBA
Maximum people12 / 1,600 lbs. (726 kg)