Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Fisherman 2004 vs Princecraft Starfish DLX SC 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Fisherman 2004 vs Princecraft Starfish DLX SC 2012 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.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 20 hp for the Princecraft Fisherman 2004 and 40 hp for the Princecraft Starfish DLX SC 2012. Real-world performance will come down more to which motor is actually bolted on, its load at the time, and whether it's a 4-stroke or 2-stroke setup.
Both boats are rated for 4 passengers — a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.
Bottom line: Performance buyers should lean toward the Princecraft Starfish DLX SC 2012 and its 40-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the Princecraft Fisherman 2004 with its 20-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.
General Boat Info
MakePrincecraft
MakePrincecraft
ModelFisherman
ModelStarfish DLX SC
Model Year2004
Model Year2012
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam60 in
Beam73 in. (1.9 m)
Beam - Meters1.52
Beam - Meters1.85
Beam - Inches6
Beam - Inches73
Draft [max] - Detail13 in. apx
Draft [max] - Detail17 in. (0.4 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.33
Draft [max] - Meters0.43
Draft [max] - Inches13
Draft [max] - Inches17
Weight - Detail175 lbs
Weight - Detail510 lbs. (231 kg)
Weight - kg79.38
Weight - kg231.33
Weight - lbs.175
Weight - lbs.51
Height [transom]15 in
Height [transom]20 in. (0.5 m)
Length overall - Detail14 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Detail16 ft. (4.9 m)
Length overall - Meters4.27
Length overall - Meters4.88
Length overall - Inches168
Length overall - Inches192
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail29 in. (0.7 m)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters73.66
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches29
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail63 in. (1.6 m)
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet16
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.072 in. (1.8 mm) Side: 0.064 in. (1.6 mm)
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - DetailPortable
Fuel tank capacity - DetailPortable
Engine max20 HP
Engine max40 hp (30 kW)
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity800 lbs
Maximum capacity998 lbs. (453 kg)
Maximum people4 Persons
Maximum people4 / 580 lbs. (263 kg)