Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Holiday DLX SC 2004 vs Princecraft Starfish DLX SC 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Holiday DLX SC 2004 vs Princecraft Starfish DLX SC 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.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 50 hp for the Princecraft Holiday DLX SC 2004 and 40 hp for the Princecraft Starfish DLX SC 2008. 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 7 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: The Princecraft Holiday DLX SC 2004 and Princecraft Starfish DLX SC 2008 are closely matched on the specs that matter most. Test-ride both on the water you actually use, check current dealer pricing, and factor in long-term service access before you sign.
General Boat Info
MakePrincecraft
MakePrincecraft
ModelHoliday DLX SC
ModelStarfish DLX SC
Model Year2004
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam82 in
Beam73 in. (1.9 m)
Beam - Meters2.08
Beam - Meters1.85
Beam - Inches82
Beam - Inches73
Draft [max] - Detail24 in
Draft [max] - Detail17 in. (0.4 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.61
Draft [max] - Meters0.43
Draft [max] - Inches24
Draft [max] - Inches17
Weight - Detail620 lbs
Weight - Detail510 lbs. (231 kg)
Weight - kg281.23
Weight - kg231.33
Weight - lbs.62
Weight - lbs.51
Height [transom]20 in
Height [transom]20 in. (0.5 m)
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 4 in
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 0 in. (4.9 m)
Length overall - Meters4.98
Length overall - Meters4.88
Length overall - Inches196
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 - Metersnot available
Length - Meters4.9
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)
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - DetailPortable
Fuel tank capacity - DetailPortable
Engine max50 HP
Engine max40 hp (30 kW)
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1300 lbs
Maximum capacityPerson: 899 lbs. (408 kg) Total: 1,317 lbs. (597 kg)
Maximum people7 Persons
Maximum people7