Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft 22 L-SS 2005 vs Princecraft Starfish 20 2006 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft 22 L-SS 2005 vs Princecraft Starfish 20 2006 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 22 L-SS 2005 measures 22,0 feet overall (2005), giving it roughly 6,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Princecraft Starfish 20 2006 at 16,0 feet (2006). At 18 lbs and 3 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 20 2006 tops out at 40 hp. Engine specs for the Princecraft 22 L-SS 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 22 L-SS 2005 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Princecraft Starfish 20 2006 caps at 7. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princecraft 22 L-SS 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft 22 L-SS 2005 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 12 passengers and at 22,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princecraft Starfish 20 2006 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
Model22 L-SS
ModelStarfish 2
Model Year2005
Model Year2006
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 - Detail1,800 lbs. (817 kg)
Weight - Detail300 lbs. (136 kg)
Weight - kg816.47
Weight - kg136.08
Weight - lbs.18
Weight - lbs.3
Length - Meters6.8
Length - Meters4.9
Length - Feet22
Length - Feet16
Length - Inches4
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 4 in. (6.8 m)
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 0 in. (4.9 m)
Length overall - Meters6.81
Length overall - Meters4.88
Length overall - Inches268
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] - Detail16 in. (0.4 m)
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.41
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches16
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 standard115 hp (86 kw)
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail33 gal. Built-in (125 l)
Fuel tank capacity - DetailPortable
Fuel tank capacity - Liters124.92
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal33
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 capacity2,348 lbs. (1,065 kg)
Maximum capacity1,303 lbs. (591 kg)
Maximum people12 Persons
Maximum people7
Body / Hull
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessBottom: .072 in. (1.8 mm) Side: .064 in. (1.6 mm)
Trailer Info
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - DetailOptional Galvanized Bunk Style Trailer
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - Weight198 lbs. (90 kg)