Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Springbok DL BT 2012 vs Princecraft Ventura 190V L I/O 2005 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Springbok DL BT 2012 vs Princecraft Ventura 190V L 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Princecraft Springbok DL BT 2012 at 16,0 ft versus Princecraft Ventura 190V L I/O 2005 at 19,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft Ventura 190V L I/O 2005 tips the scales at 2 546 lbs — 2 171 lbs less than the Princecraft Springbok DL BT 2012 at 375 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 DL BT 2012 carries a rated maximum of 30 hp. Engine data for the Princecraft Ventura 190V L 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 Ventura 190V L I/O 2005 is rated for 10 passengers, while the Princecraft Springbok DL BT 2012 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 L I/O 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Ventura 190V L I/O 2005 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 DL BT 2012 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 DL BT
ModelVentura 190V L I/O
Model Year2012
Model Year2005
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] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.43
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches17
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail375 lbs. (170 kg)
Weight - Detail2,546 lbs. (1,155 kg)
Weight - kg170.1
Weight - kg1154.85
Weight - lbs.375
Weight - lbs.2546
Width [transom] - Detail57 in. (1.4 m)
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height [transom]20 in. (0.5 m)
Height [transom]32 in. (0.8 m)
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 thicknessBottom & Side: 0.064 in. (1.6 mm)
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 / 1,323 lbs. (600 kg)