Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft 190V L I/O 2006 vs Princecraft Starfish 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft 190V L I/O 2006 vs Princecraft Starfish 2009 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 190V L I/O 2006 at 19,0 ft versus Princecraft Starfish 2009 at 16,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft 190V L I/O 2006 tips the scales at 2 556 lbs — 2 524 lbs more than the Princecraft Starfish 2009 at 32 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 power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 220 hp, the Princecraft 190V L I/O 2006 has a 180-hp advantage over the Princecraft Starfish 2009's 40-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Princecraft Starfish 2009 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Princecraft 190V L I/O 2006 caps at 1. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princecraft Starfish 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Starfish 2009 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 190V L I/O 2006 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 1 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakePrincecraft
MakePrincecraft
Model190V L I/O
ModelStarfish
Model Year2006
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam97 in. (2.5 m)
Beam73 in. (1.9 m)
Beam - Meters2.46
Beam - Meters1.85
Beam - Inches97
Beam - Inches73
Depth - Detail32 in. (0.8 m)
Depth - Detail29 in. (0.7 m)
Depth - Centimeters81.28
Depth - Centimeters73.66
Depth - Inches32
Depth - Inches29
Draft [max] - Detail30 in. (0.8 m)
Draft [max] - Detail16 in. (0.4 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.76
Draft [max] - Meters0.41
Draft [max] - Inches3
Draft [max] - Inches16
Weight - Detail2,556 lb. (1,159 kg)
Weight - Detail320 lbs. (145 kg)
Weight - kg1159.38
Weight - kg145.15
Weight - lbs.2556
Weight - lbs.32
Width [transom] - Detail83 in. (2.1 m)
Width [transom] - Detail63 in. (1.6 m)
Height [transom]32 in. (0.8 m)
Height [transom]20 in. (0.5 m)
Length - Meters5.8
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet19
Length - Feet16
Length - Inches2
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 2 in. (5.8 m)
Length overall - Detail16 ft. (4.9 m)
Length overall - Meters5.84
Length overall - Meters4.88
Length overall - Inches23
Length overall - Inches192
Body / Hull
Hull thicknessBottom: .110 in. (2.8 mm) Side: .110 in. (2.8 mm)
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.072 in. (1.8 mm) Side: 0.064 in. (1.6 m)
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail50 gal. (189 l)
Fuel tank capacity - DetailPortable
Fuel tank capacity - Liters189.27
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal5
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max220 hp (164 kw)
Engine max40 hp (30 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,323 lb. (600 kg)
Maximum capacityPerson: 885 lbs. (401 kg) Total: 1,303 lbs. (591 kg)
Maximum people1
Maximum people7