Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Platinum SE 176 2013 vs Princecraft Starfish DLX SC 2004 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Platinum SE 176 2013 vs Princecraft Starfish DLX SC 2004 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.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 150 hp, the Princecraft Platinum SE 176 2013 has a 110-hp advantage over the Princecraft Starfish DLX SC 2004's 40-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
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: Performance buyers should lean toward the Princecraft Platinum SE 176 2013 and its 150-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the Princecraft Starfish DLX SC 2004 with its 40-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.
General Boat Info
MakePrincecraft
MakePrincecraft
ModelPlatinum SE 176
ModelStarfish DLX SC
Model Year2013
Model Year2004
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam92 in. (2.3 m)
Beam73 in
Beam - Meters2.34
Beam - Meters1.85
Beam - Inches92
Beam - Inches73
Depth - Detail41 in. (1 m)
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters104.14
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches41
Depth - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail31 in. (0.8 m)
Draft [max] - Detail17 in. apx
Draft [max] - Meters0.79
Draft [max] - Meters0.43
Draft [max] - Inches31
Draft [max] - Inches17
Weight - Detail1,435 lbs. (651 kg)
Weight - Detail510 lbs
Weight - kg650.9
Weight - kg231.33
Weight - lbs.1435
Weight - lbs.51
Width [transom] - Detail80 in. (2 m) chine
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height [transom]25 in. (0.6 m)
Height [transom]20 in
Length - Feet17.5
Length - Feetnot available
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 6 in. (5.3 m)
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Meters5.33
Length overall - Meters4.88
Length overall - Inches21
Length overall - Inches192
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thickness0.10 in. (2.5 mm) bottom 0.072 in. (1.8 mm) side
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail40 gal. (151 l)
Fuel tank capacity - DetailPortable
Fuel tank capacity - Liters151.42
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal4
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max150 hp (112 kW)
Engine max40 HP
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,736 lbs. (787 kg)
Maximum capacity1250 lbs
Maximum people7 / 992 lbs. (450 kg)
Maximum people7 Persons