Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft 20 ST 2005 vs Princecraft Starfish DLX SC 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft 20 ST 2005 vs Princecraft Starfish DLX SC 2012 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Princecraft Starfish DLX SC 2012 measures 16,0 feet overall (2012), giving it roughly 14,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Princecraft 20 ST 2005 at 2,0 feet (2005). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft 20 ST 2005 tips the scales at 1 734 lbs — 1 683 lbs more than the Princecraft Starfish DLX SC 2012 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 2012 tops out at 40 hp. Engine specs for the Princecraft 20 ST 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 20 ST 2005 is rated for 11 passengers, while the Princecraft Starfish DLX SC 2012 caps at 4. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princecraft 20 ST 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft 20 ST 2005 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 11 passengers and at 2,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princecraft Starfish DLX SC 2012 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 4 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakePrincecraft
MakePrincecraft
Model20 ST
ModelStarfish DLX SC
Model Year2005
Model Year2012
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 - Detail1,734 lbs. (787 kg)
Weight - Detail510 lbs. (231 kg)
Weight - kg786.53
Weight - kg231.33
Weight - lbs.1734
Weight - lbs.51
Length - Meters6.2
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet2
Length - Feet16
Length - Inches4
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 4 in. (6.2 m)
Length overall - Detail16 ft. (4.9 m)
Length overall - Meters6.2
Length overall - Meters4.88
Length overall - Inches244
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 diameter25 in. (0.64 m)
Tube diameternot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard90 hp (67 kw)
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail3 gal. Built-in (125 l)
Fuel tank capacity - DetailPortable
Fuel tank capacity - Liters11.36
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal3
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 capacity2,097 lbs. (951 kg)
Maximum capacity998 lbs. (453 kg)
Maximum people11 Persons
Maximum people4 / 580 lbs. (263 kg)
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)
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee