Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Platinum SP 220 AE 2004 vs Princecraft Starfish 20 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Platinum SP 220 AE 2004 vs Princecraft Starfish 20 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.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 225 hp, the Princecraft Platinum SP 220 AE 2004 has a 185-hp advantage over the Princecraft Starfish 20 2012'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 Platinum SP 220 AE 2004 is rated for 10 passengers, while the Princecraft Starfish 20 2012 caps at 7. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princecraft Platinum SP 220 AE 2004 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Platinum SP 220 AE 2004 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 10 passengers and at 0,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princecraft Starfish 20 2012 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
ModelPlatinum SP 220 AE
ModelStarfish 2
Model Year2004
Model Year2012
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam100 in
Beam73 in. (1.9 m)
Beam - Meters2.54
Beam - Meters1.85
Beam - Inches1
Beam - Inches73
Draft [max] - Detail34 in
Draft [max] - Detail16 in. (0.4 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.86
Draft [max] - Meters0.41
Draft [max] - Inches34
Draft [max] - Inches16
Weight - Detail1886 lbs
Weight - Detail320 lbs. (145 kg)
Weight - kg855.47
Weight - kg145.15
Weight - lbs.1886
Weight - lbs.32
Height - Detail50 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters1.27
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches5
Height - Inchesnot available
Height [transom]25 in
Height [transom]20 in. (0.5 m)
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Detail16 ft. (4.9 m)
Length overall - Meters6.71
Length overall - Meters4.88
Length overall - Inches264
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
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail60 gal
Fuel tank capacity - DetailPortable
Fuel tank capacity - Liters227.12
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal6
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Engine max225 HP
Engine max40 hp (30 kW)
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2150 lbs
Maximum capacity1,303 lbs. (591 kg)
Maximum people10 Persons
Maximum people7 / 885 lbs. (401 kg)
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.072 in. (1.8 mm) Side: 0.064 in. (1.6 m)
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee