Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Springbok 20 2013 vs Princecraft Vacanza 210V LP I/O 2005 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Springbok 20 2013 vs Princecraft Vacanza 210V LP I/O 2005 comparison sits squarely in the category of decisions where specs alone won't tell the whole story — intended use, storage, and long-term ownership costs all factor in.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Princecraft Springbok 20 2013 measures 16,0 feet overall (2013), giving it roughly 14,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Princecraft Vacanza 210V LP I/O 2005 at 2,0 feet (2005). At 293 lbs and 299 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 Springbok 20 2013 carries a rated maximum of 30 hp. Engine data for the Princecraft Vacanza 210V LP I/O 2005 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Princecraft Vacanza 210V LP I/O 2005 is rated for 10 passengers, while the Princecraft Springbok 20 2013 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princecraft Vacanza 210V LP I/O 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Vacanza 210V LP I/O 2005 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 10 passengers and at 2,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princecraft Springbok 20 2013 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
ModelVacanza 210V LP I/O
Model Year2013
Model Year2005
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam68 in. (1.7 m)
Beam101 in. (2.6 m)
Beam - Meters1.73
Beam - Meters2.57
Beam - Inches68
Beam - Inches101
Depth - Detail28 in. (0.7 m)
Depth - Detail35 in. (0.9 m)
Depth - Centimeters71.12
Depth - Centimeters88.9
Depth - Inches28
Depth - Inches35
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 - Detail2,990 lbs. (1,356 kg)
Weight - kg132.9
Weight - kg1356.24
Weight - lbs.293
Weight - lbs.299
Width [transom] - Detail57 in. (1.4 m) chine
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height [transom]20 in. (0.5 m)
Height [transom]33 in. (0.8 m)
Length - Feet16
Length - Feet2
Length overall - Detail16 ft. (4.9 m)
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Meters4.88
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Inches192
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialnot available
Hull thickness0.064 in. (1.6 mm) bottom 0.064 in. (1.6 mm) side
Hull thicknessBottom: .110 in. (2.8 mm) Side: .110 in. (2.8 mm)
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - DetailPortable
Fuel tank capacity - Detail50 gal. (189 l) (Specifications based on deck boat equipped with 4.3 l engine)
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max30 hp (24 kW)
Engine maxnot available
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 capacitynot available
Maximum people5 / 732 lbs. (332 kg)
Maximum people10 Persons / 1,375 lbs. (624 kg)