Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft 180 2005 vs Princecraft Starfish DLX SC 2005 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft 180 2005 vs Princecraft Starfish DLX SC 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 180 2005 at 18,0 ft versus Princecraft Starfish DLX SC 2005 at 16,0 ft. At 145 lbs and 51 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 Starfish DLX SC 2005 tops out at 40 hp. Engine specs for the Princecraft 180 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 180 2005 is rated for 9 passengers, while the Princecraft Starfish DLX SC 2005 caps at 7. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princecraft 180 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft 180 2005 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 9 passengers and at 18,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princecraft Starfish DLX SC 2005 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 7 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakePrincecraft
MakePrincecraft
Model18
ModelStarfish DLX SC
Model Year2005
Model Year2005
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 - Detail1,450 lbs. (658 kg)
Weight - Detail510 lbs. (231 kg)
Weight - kg657.71
Weight - kg231.33
Weight - lbs.145
Weight - lbs.51
Length - Meters5.6
Length - Meters4.9
Length - Feet18
Length - Feet16
Length - Inches4
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 4 in. (5.6 m)
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 0 in. (4.9 m)
Length overall - Meters5.59
Length overall - Meters4.88
Length overall - Inches22
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 standard60 hp (45 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
Engine maxnot available
Engine max40 hp (30 kw)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,730 lbs. (785 kg)
Maximum capacity1,317 lbs. (597 kg)
Maximum people9 Persons
Maximum people7
Body / Hull
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessBottom: .072 in. (1.8 mm) Side: .064 in. (1.6 mm)