Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft 26 I/O 2004 vs Princecraft Starfish 15 2010 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft 26 I/O 2004 vs Princecraft Starfish 15 2010 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 26 I/O 2004 measures 26,0 feet overall (2004), giving it roughly 10,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Princecraft Starfish 15 2010 at 16,0 feet (2010). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft 26 I/O 2004 tips the scales at 3 874 lbs — 3 570 lbs more than the Princecraft Starfish 15 2010 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 2010 tops out at 40 hp. Engine specs for the Princecraft 26 I/O 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 Starfish 15 2010 is rated for 5 passengers, while the Princecraft 26 I/O 2004 caps at 2. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princecraft Starfish 15 2010 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Starfish 15 2010 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 5 passengers and at 16,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princecraft 26 I/O 2004 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 2 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakePrincecraft
MakePrincecraft
Model26 I/O
ModelStarfish 15
Model Year2004
Model Year201
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in
Beam73 in. (1.9 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters1.85
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches73
Weight - Detail3,874 lbs
Weight - Detail304 lbs. (138 kg)
Weight - kg1757.22
Weight - kg137.89
Weight - lbs.3874
Weight - lbs.304
Length - Feet26
Length - Feet16
Length - Inches4
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail26 ft. 4 in
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 0 in. (4.9 m)
Length overall - Meters8.03
Length overall - Meters4.88
Length overall - Inches316
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 standard220 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 capacity2,725 lbs
Maximum capacityPerson: 682 lbs. (309 kg) Total: 1,100 lbs. (499 kg)
Maximum people2
Maximum people5
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