Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft 220V LPW I/O 2006 vs Princecraft Starfish 20 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft 220V LPW I/O 2006 vs Princecraft Starfish 20 2013 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 220V LPW I/O 2006 measures 22,0 feet overall (2006), giving it roughly 6,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Princecraft Starfish 20 2013 at 16,0 feet (2013). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft 220V LPW I/O 2006 tips the scales at 3 534 lbs — 3 502 lbs more than the Princecraft Starfish 20 2013 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 300 hp, the Princecraft 220V LPW I/O 2006 has a 260-hp advantage over the Princecraft Starfish 20 2013'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 220V LPW I/O 2006 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Princecraft Starfish 20 2013 caps at 7. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princecraft 220V LPW I/O 2006 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft 220V LPW I/O 2006 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 2013 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
Model220V LPW I/O
ModelStarfish 2
Model Year2006
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam102 in. (2.6 m)
Beam73 in. (1.9 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters1.85
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches73
Depth - Detail39 in. (1.0 m)
Depth - Detail29 in. (0.7 m)
Depth - Centimeters99.06
Depth - Centimeters73.66
Depth - Inches39
Depth - Inches29
Draft [max] - Detail34 in. (0.9 m)
Draft [max] - Detail16 in. (0.4 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.86
Draft [max] - Meters0.41
Draft [max] - Inches34
Draft [max] - Inches16
Weight - Detail3,534 lbs. (1,603 kg)
Weight - Detail320 lbs. (145 kg)
Weight - kg1602.99
Weight - kg145.15
Weight - lbs.3534
Weight - lbs.32
Width [transom] - Detail83 in. (2.1 m)
Width [transom] - Detail63 in. (1.6 m) chine
Height [transom]39 in. (1.0 m)
Height [transom]20 in. (0.5 m)
Length - Meters6.7
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet22
Length - Feet16
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 0 in. (6.7 m)
Length overall - Detail16 ft. (4.9 m)
Length overall - Meters6.71
Length overall - Meters4.88
Length overall - Inches264
Length overall - Inches192
Body / Hull
Hull thicknessBottom: .110 in. (2.8 mm) Side: .110 in. (2.8 mm)
Hull thickness0.072 in. (1.8 mm) bottom 0.064 in. (1.6 mm) side
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep 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 max300 hp (224 kw)
Engine max40 hp (30 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,725 lbs. (782 kg)
Maximum capacity1,303 lbs. (591 kg)
Maximum people12
Maximum people7 / 885 lbs. (401 kg)