Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Springbok 20 2008 vs Princecraft Versailles 27 SE 2010 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a modified vee Princecraft Springbok 20 2008 against a pontoon Princecraft Versailles 27 SE 2010 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 Versailles 27 SE 2010 measures 27,8 feet overall (2010), giving it roughly 11,8 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 Versailles 27 SE 2010 tips the scales at 2 571 lbs — 2 278 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 Versailles 27 SE 2010 tops out at 135 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 Versailles 27 SE 2010 is rated for 13 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 Versailles 27 SE 2010 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Versailles 27 SE 2010 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 13 passengers and at 27,8 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
ModelVersailles 27 SE
Model Year2008
Model Year201
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam68 in. (1.7 m)
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.6 m)
Beam - Meters1.73
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches68
Beam - Inches102
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] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.43
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches17
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail293 lbs. (133 kg)
Weight - Detail2,571 lbs. (1,166 kg)
Weight - kg132.9
Weight - kg1166.19
Weight - lbs.293
Weight - lbs.2571
Width [transom] - Detail57 in. (1.4 m)
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height [transom]20 in. (0.5 m)
Height [transom]not available
Length - Meters4.9
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet16
Length - Feet27.75
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 0 in. (4.9 m)
Length overall - Detail27 ft. 9 in. (8.5 m)
Length overall - Meters4.88
Length overall - Meters8.46
Length overall - Inches192
Length overall - Inches333
Length [deck]not available
Length [deck]27 ft. 6 in. (8.4 m)
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessBottom: .064 in. (1.6 mm); Side: TBA
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typePontoon
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - DetailPortable
Fuel tank capacity - Detail31 gal. (117 l)
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters117.35
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal31
Engine maxnot available
Engine max135 hp (101 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacityTBA
Maximum capacityPerson: 1,769 lbs. (802 kg) Total: 2,509 lbs. (1,138 kg)
Maximum peopleTBA
Maximum people13
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameternot available
Tube diameter25 in. (0.64 m)
Tube gaugenot available
Tube gauge0.080 in. (2 mm)
Number of tubesnot available
Number of tubes2