Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Springbok 20 2008 vs Princecraft Xpedition 200 WS 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a modified vee Princecraft Springbok 20 2008 against a deep vee Princecraft Xpedition 200 WS 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 Springbok 20 2008 measures 16,0 feet overall (2008), giving it roughly 14,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Princecraft Xpedition 200 WS 2013 at 2,0 feet (2013). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft Xpedition 200 WS 2013 tips the scales at 1 549 lbs — 1 256 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 Xpedition 200 WS 2013 tops out at 250 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 Xpedition 200 WS 2013 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 Xpedition 200 WS 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Xpedition 200 WS 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 2,0 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
ModelXpedition 200 WS
Model Year2008
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam68 in. (1.7 m)
Beam92 in. (2.3 m)
Beam - Meters1.73
Beam - Meters2.34
Beam - Inches68
Beam - Inches92
Depth - Detail28 in. (0.7 m)
Depth - Detail37 in. (0.9 m)
Depth - Centimeters71.12
Depth - Centimeters93.98
Depth - Inches28
Depth - Inches37
Draft [max] - Detail17 in. (0.4 m)
Draft [max] - Detail32 in. (0.8 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.43
Draft [max] - Meters0.81
Draft [max] - Inches17
Draft [max] - Inches32
Weight - Detail293 lbs. (133 kg)
Weight - Detail1,549 lbs. (703 kg)
Weight - kg132.9
Weight - kg702.61
Weight - lbs.293
Weight - lbs.1549
Width [transom] - Detail57 in. (1.4 m)
Width [transom] - Detail78 in. (2 m) chine
Height [transom]20 in. (0.5 m)
Height [transom]25 in. (0.6 m)
Length - Meters4.9
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet16
Length - Feet2
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 0 in. (4.9 m)
Length overall - Detail20 ft. (6.1 m)
Length overall - Meters4.88
Length overall - Meters6.1
Length overall - Inches192
Length overall - Inches24
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessBottom: .064 in. (1.6 mm); Side: TBA
Hull thickness0.10 in. (2.5 mm) bottom 0.072 in. (1.8 mm) side
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - DetailPortable
Fuel tank capacity - Detail27 gal. (102 l)
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters102.21
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal27
Engine maxnot available
Engine max250 hp (186 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacityTBA
Maximum capacity1,899 lbs. (861 kg)
Maximum peopleTBA
Maximum people8 / 1,040 lbs. (472 kg)