Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft 241 L 2006 vs Princecraft Starfish DLX BT 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft 241 L 2006 vs Princecraft Starfish DLX BT 2008 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 241 L 2006 measures 24,0 feet overall (2006), giving it roughly 8,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Princecraft Starfish DLX BT 2008 at 16,0 feet (2008). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft 241 L 2006 tips the scales at 172 lbs — 125 lbs more than the Princecraft Starfish DLX BT 2008 at 47 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 90 hp, the Princecraft 241 L 2006 has a 50-hp advantage over the Princecraft Starfish DLX BT 2008'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 241 L 2006 is rated for 13 passengers, while the Princecraft Starfish DLX BT 2008 caps at 7. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princecraft 241 L 2006 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft 241 L 2006 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 13 passengers and at 24,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princecraft Starfish DLX BT 2008 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
Model241 L
ModelStarfish DLX BT
Model Year2006
Model Year2008
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 - Detail1,720 lbs. (780 kg)
Weight - Detail470 lbs. (213 kg)
Weight - kg780.18
Weight - kg213.19
Weight - lbs.172
Weight - lbs.47
Length [deck]24 ft. 0 in. (7.3 m)
Length [deck]not available
Length - Meters7.4
Length - Meters4.9
Length - Feet24
Length - Feet16
Length - Inches4
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail24 ft. 4 in. (7.4 m)
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 0 in. (4.9 m)
Length overall - Meters7.42
Length overall - Meters4.88
Length overall - Inches292
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 diameter23 in. (0.58 m)
Tube diameternot available
Tube gauge.080 in. (2.0 mm)
Tube gaugenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - DetailPortable w/ hose and bulb
Fuel tank capacity - DetailPortable
Fuel tank capacity - Litersw
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max90 hp (67 kw)
Engine max40 hp (30 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,452 lbs. (1,112 kg)
Maximum capacityPerson: 899 lbs. (408 kg) Total: 1,317 lbs. (597 kg)
Maximum people13
Maximum people7
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 typeModified Vee