Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft PR 1852MT 2010 vs Princecraft Starfish 20 2004 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft PR 1852MT 2010 vs Princecraft Starfish 20 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 — 45 hp for the Princecraft PR 1852MT 2010 and 40 hp for the Princecraft Starfish 20 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 20 2004 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Princecraft PR 1852MT 2010 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princecraft Starfish 20 2004 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Starfish 20 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 1852MT 2010 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 6 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakePrincecraft
MakePrincecraft
ModelPR 1852MT
ModelStarfish 2
Model Year201
Model Year2004
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam75 in. (1.9 m)
Beam73 in
Beam - Meters1.91
Beam - Meters1.85
Beam - Inches75
Beam - Inches73
Depth - DetailSide: 21 in. (0.53 m)
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters53.34
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches21
Depth - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail475 lbs. (215 kg)
Weight - Detail300 lbs
Weight - kg215.46
Weight - kg136.08
Weight - lbs.475
Weight - lbs.3
Width [transom] - Detail52 in. (1.32 m)
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height [transom]20 in. (0.5 m)
Height [transom]20 in
Length - Feet18
Length - Feetnot available
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 0 in. (5.48 m)
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Meters5.49
Length overall - Meters4.88
Length overall - Inches216
Length overall - Inches192
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail16 in. apx
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.41
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches16
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thickness0.072 in. (1.83 mm)
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max45 hp (34 kW)
Engine max40 HP
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - DetailPortable
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,375 lbs. (624 kg)
Maximum capacity1250 lbs
Maximum people6 / 815 lbs. (370 kg)
Maximum people7 Persons