Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft 161 L 2005 vs Princecraft Starfish DLX SC 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft 161 L 2005 vs Princecraft Starfish DLX SC 2007 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 161 L 2005 at 16,0 ft versus Princecraft Starfish DLX SC 2007 at 16,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft 161 L 2005 tips the scales at 1 248 lbs — 1 197 lbs more than the Princecraft Starfish DLX SC 2007 at 51 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 Starfish DLX SC 2007 tops out at 40 hp. Engine specs for the Princecraft 161 L 2005 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Princecraft Starfish DLX SC 2007 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Princecraft 161 L 2005 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princecraft Starfish DLX SC 2007 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Starfish DLX SC 2007 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 7 passengers and at 16,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princecraft 161 L 2005 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 6 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakePrincecraft
MakePrincecraft
Model161 L
ModelStarfish DLX SC
Model Year2005
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 0 in. (2.4 m)
Beam73 in. (1.9 m)
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Meters1.85
Beam - Inches96
Beam - Inches73
Weight - Detail1,248 lbs. (566 kg)
Weight - Detail510 lbs. (231 kg)
Weight - kg566.08
Weight - kg231.33
Weight - lbs.1248
Weight - lbs.51
Length - Meters4.9
Length - Meters4.9
Length - Feet16
Length - Feet16
Length - Inches4
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 4 in. (4.9 m)
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 0 in. (4.9 m)
Length overall - Meters4.98
Length overall - Meters4.88
Length overall - Inches196
Length overall - Inches192
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail29 in. (0.7 m)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters73.66
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches29
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail17 in. (0.4 m)
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.43
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches17
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail63 in. (1.6 m)
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]20 in. (0.5 m)
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter23 in. (0.58 m)
Tube diameternot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard50 hp (37 kw)
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - DetailPortable Optional (Permanent): 12 gal. (45 l)
Fuel tank capacity - DetailPortable
Fuel tank capacity - Liters45.42
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal12
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Drive typeOutBoard
Drive typeOutboard
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Engine maxnot available
Engine max40 hp (30 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,386 lbs. (629 kg)
Maximum capacityPerson: 899 lbs. (408 kg) Total: 1,317 lbs. (597 kg)
Maximum people6 Persons
Maximum people7
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.072 in. (1.8 mm) Side: 0.064 in. (1.6 mm)