Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Springbok 20 2011 vs Princecraft Versailles 21 2010 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a modified vee Princecraft Springbok 20 2011 against a pontoon Princecraft Versailles 21 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 21 2010 measures 21,8 feet overall (2010), giving it roughly 5,8 additional feet of deck space compared to the Princecraft Springbok 20 2011 at 16,0 feet (2011). At 293 lbs and 206 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 power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 90 hp, the Princecraft Versailles 21 2010 has a 60-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 Versailles 21 2010 is rated for 9 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 Versailles 21 2010 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Versailles 21 2010 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 9 passengers and at 21,8 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
ModelVersailles 21
Model Year2011
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 - Detail2,060 lbs. (934 kg)
Weight - kg132.9
Weight - kg934.4
Weight - lbs.293
Weight - lbs.206
Width [transom] - Detail57 in. (1.4 m)
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height [transom]20 in. (0.5 m)
Height [transom]not available
Length - Feet16
Length - Feet21.75
Length overall - Detail16 ft. (4.9 m)
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 9 in. (6.6 m)
Length overall - Meters4.88
Length overall - Meters6.63
Length overall - Inches192
Length overall - Inches261
Length [deck]not available
Length [deck]21 ft. 6 in. (6.6 m)
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.064 in. (1.6 mm) Side: 0.064 in. (1.6 mm)
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
Engine max30 hp (24 kW)
Engine max90 hp (67 kW)
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters117.35
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal31
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,150 lbs. (522 kg)
Maximum capacityPerson: 1,238 lbs. (562 kg) Total: 1,840 lbs. (835 kg)
Maximum people5 / 732 lbs. (332 kg)
Maximum people9
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