Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft 22 L 2004 vs Princecraft Starfish 15 2011: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft 22 L 2004 vs Princecraft Starfish 15 2011 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 2004 measures 22,0 feet overall (2004), giving it roughly 6,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Princecraft Starfish 15 2011 at 16,0 feet (2011). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft 22 L 2004 tips the scales at 1 800 lbs - 1 496 lbs more than the Princecraft Starfish 15 2011 at 304 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 15 2011 tops out at 40 hp. Engine specs for the Princecraft 22 L 2004 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 2004 is rated for 16 passengers, while the Princecraft Starfish 15 2011 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princecraft 22 L 2004 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft 22 L 2004 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 16 passengers and at 22,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princecraft Starfish 15 2011 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 5 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakePrincecraft
MakePrincecraft
Model22 L
ModelStarfish 15
Model Year2004
Model Year2011
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 0 in.
Beam73 in. (1.9 m)
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Meters1.85
Beam - Inches96
Beam - Inches73
Weight - Detail1,800 lbs.
Weight - Detail304 lbs. (138 kg)
Weight - kg816.47
Weight - kg137.89
Weight - lbs.1800
Weight - lbs.304
Length - Feet22
Length - Feet16
Length - Inches4
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 4 in.
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] - 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]15 in. (0.4 m)
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter25 in.
Tube diameternot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard115 hp
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail34 gal.
Fuel tank capacity - DetailPortable
Fuel tank capacity - Liters128.7
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal34
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 capacity2,210 lbs.
Maximum capacity1,100 lbs. (499 kg)
Maximum people16
Maximum people5 /682 lbs. (309 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 m)
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee