Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft PR 1436 2013 vs Princecraft Starfish DLX SC 2004 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft PR 1436 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.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 20 hp for the Princecraft PR 1436 2013 and 40 hp for the Princecraft Starfish DLX SC 2004. 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.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Princecraft Starfish DLX SC 2004 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Princecraft PR 1436 2013 caps at 3. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princecraft Starfish DLX SC 2004 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Starfish DLX SC 2004 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 7 passengers and at 0,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princecraft PR 1436 2013 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 3 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakePrincecraft
MakePrincecraft
ModelPR 1436
ModelStarfish DLX SC
Model Year2013
Model Year2004
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam57 in. (1.45 m)
Beam73 in
Beam - Meters1.45
Beam - Meters1.85
Beam - Inches57
Beam - Inches73
Depth - Detail17 in. (0.43 m)
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters43.18
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches17
Depth - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail145 lbs. (66 kg)
Weight - Detail510 lbs
Weight - kg65.77
Weight - kg231.33
Weight - lbs.145
Weight - lbs.51
Height [transom]15 in. (0.38 m)
Height [transom]20 in
Length - Feet14
Length - Feetnot available
Length overall - Detail14 ft. (4.27 m)
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Meters4.27
Length overall - Meters4.88
Length overall - Inches168
Length overall - Inches192
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail17 in. apx
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.43
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches17
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thickness0.064 in. (1.63 mm)
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull typeFlat
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - DetailPortable
Fuel tank capacity - DetailPortable
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max20 hp (15 kW)
Engine max40 HP
Operational Info
Maximum capacity675 lbs. (306 kg)
Maximum capacity1250 lbs
Maximum people3 / 350 lbs. (159 kg)
Maximum people7 Persons