Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Springbok 20 2011 vs Princecraft Ventura 190 2011 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a modified vee Princecraft Springbok 20 2011 against a deep vee Princecraft Ventura 190 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 190 2011 measures 19,2 feet overall (2011), giving it roughly 3,2 additional feet of deck space compared to the Princecraft Springbok 20 2011 at 16,0 feet (2011). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft Ventura 190 2011 tips the scales at 1 868 lbs — 1 575 lbs less than the Princecraft Springbok 20 2011 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 power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 150 hp, the Princecraft Ventura 190 2011 has a 120-hp advantage over the Princecraft Springbok 20 2011's 30-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Princecraft Ventura 190 2011 is rated for 10 passengers, while the Princecraft Springbok 20 2011 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princecraft Ventura 190 2011 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Ventura 190 2011 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 2011 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 5 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakePrincecraft
MakePrincecraft
ModelSpringbok 2
ModelVentura 19
Model Year2011
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] - 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 - Detail1,868 lbs. (847 kg)
Weight - kg132.9
Weight - kg847.31
Weight - lbs.293
Weight - lbs.1868
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 - Feet16
Length - Feet19.17
Length overall - Detail16 ft. (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: 0.064 in. (1.6 mm) Side: 0.064 in. (1.6 mm)
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
Engine max30 hp (24 kW)
Engine max150 hp (112 kW)
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters189.27
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal5
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,150 lbs. (522 kg)
Maximum capacity2,067 lbs. (938 kg)
Maximum people5 / 732 lbs. (332 kg)
Maximum people10 / 1,323 lbs. (600 kg)