Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft 26 LP-SS 2005 vs Princecraft Starfish DLX SC 2010 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft 26 LP-SS 2005 vs Princecraft Starfish DLX SC 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 LP-SS 2005 measures 26,0 feet overall (2005), giving it roughly 10,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Princecraft Starfish DLX SC 2010 at 16,0 feet (2010). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft 26 LP-SS 2005 tips the scales at 2 333 lbs — 2 282 lbs more than the Princecraft Starfish DLX SC 2010 at 51 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 DLX SC 2010 tops out at 40 hp. Engine specs for the Princecraft 26 LP-SS 2005 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 26 LP-SS 2005 is rated for 15 passengers, while the Princecraft Starfish DLX SC 2010 caps at 7. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princecraft 26 LP-SS 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft 26 LP-SS 2005 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 DLX SC 2010 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
Model26 LP-SS
ModelStarfish DLX SC
Model Year2005
Model Year201
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 - Detail2,333 lbs. (1,058 kg)
Weight - Detail510 lbs. (231 kg)
Weight - kg1058.23
Weight - kg231.33
Weight - lbs.2333
Weight - lbs.51
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)
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]20 in. (0.5 m)
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter25 in. (0.64 m)
Tube diameternot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard135 hp (101 kw)
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail33 gal. Built-in (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
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Engine maxnot available
Engine max40 hp (30 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,793 lbs. (1,267 kg)
Maximum capacityPerson: 899 lbs. (408 kg) Total: 1,317 lbs. (597 kg)
Maximum people15 persons
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