Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Springbok 20 2013 vs Princecraft Ventura 190V I/O 2004 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Springbok 20 2013 vs Princecraft Ventura 190V I/O 2004 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Princecraft Springbok 20 2013 at 16,0 ft versus Princecraft Ventura 190V I/O 2004 at 19,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft Ventura 190V I/O 2004 tips the scales at 1 155 lbs — 862 lbs less than the Princecraft Springbok 20 2013 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 Springbok 20 2013 carries a rated maximum of 30 hp. Engine data for the Princecraft Ventura 190V I/O 2004 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 Ventura 190V I/O 2004 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 Ventura 190V I/O 2004 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Ventura 190V I/O 2004 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 10 passengers and at 19,0 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
ModelVentura 190V I/O
Model Year2013
Model Year2004
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam68 in. (1.7 m)
Beam97 in
Beam - Meters1.73
Beam - Meters2.46
Beam - Inches68
Beam - Inches97
Depth - Detail28 in. (0.7 m)
Depth - Detail32 in
Depth - Centimeters71.12
Depth - Centimeters81.28
Depth - Inches28
Depth - Inches32
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 - Detail1155 lbs
Weight - kg132.9
Weight - kg523.9
Weight - lbs.293
Weight - lbs.1155
Width [transom] - Detail57 in. (1.4 m) chine
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height [transom]20 in. (0.5 m)
Height [transom]32 in
Length - Feet16
Length - Feet19
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 thicknessnot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - DetailPortable
Fuel tank capacity - Detail50 gal
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 / 1323 lbs