Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft 26 LP I/O 2006 vs Princecraft Starfish 15 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft 26 LP I/O 2006 vs Princecraft Starfish 15 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 26 LP I/O 2006 measures 26,0 feet overall (2006), giving it roughly 10,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Princecraft Starfish 15 2013 at 16,0 feet (2013). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft 26 LP I/O 2006 tips the scales at 3 874 lbs — 3 570 lbs more than the Princecraft Starfish 15 2013 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 power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 220 hp, the Princecraft 26 LP I/O 2006 has a 180-hp advantage over the Princecraft Starfish 15 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 26 LP I/O 2006 is rated for 15 passengers, while the Princecraft Starfish 15 2013 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princecraft 26 LP I/O 2006 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft 26 LP I/O 2006 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 15 passengers and at 26,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princecraft Starfish 15 2013 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
Model26 LP I/O
ModelStarfish 15
Model Year2006
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.6 m)
Beam73 in. (1.9 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters1.85
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches73
Weight - Detail3,874 lbs. (1,757 kg)
Weight - Detail304 lbs. (138 kg)
Weight - kg1757.22
Weight - kg137.89
Weight - lbs.3874
Weight - lbs.304
Length [deck]26 ft. 3 in. (8.0 m)
Length [deck]not available
Length - Meters8
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet26
Length - Feet16
Length - Inches4
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail26 ft. 4 in. (8.0 m)
Length overall - Detail16 ft. (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) chine
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]15 in. (0.4 m)
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter25 in. (0.64 m)
Tube diameternot available
Tube gauge.080 in. (2.0 mm)
Tube gaugenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail33 gal. (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
Engine max220 hp (164 kw)
Engine max40 hp (30 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity3,080 lbs. (1,397 kg)
Maximum capacity1,100 lbs. (499 kg)
Maximum people15
Maximum people5 / 682 lbs. (309 kg)
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thickness0.072 in. (1.8 mm) bottom 0.064 in. (1.6 mm) side
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee