Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft PR1032 2006 vs Princecraft Starfish DLX SC 2006: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft PR1032 2006 vs Princecraft Starfish DLX SC 2006 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Princecraft Starfish DLX SC 2006 measures 16,0 feet overall (2006), giving it roughly 6,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Princecraft PR1032 2006 at 10,0 feet (2006). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft Starfish DLX SC 2006 tips the scales at 510 lbs - 430 lbs less than the Princecraft PR1032 2006 at 80 lbs. That difference is meaningful if you're working within a half-ton or three-quarter-ton truck's tow rating, especially once you factor in a motor, gear, and fuel.
The Princecraft Starfish DLX SC 2006 tops out at 40 hp. Engine specs for the Princecraft PR1032 2006 aren't listed - confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Princecraft Starfish DLX SC 2006 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Princecraft PR1032 2006 caps at 2. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princecraft Starfish DLX SC 2006 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Starfish DLX SC 2006 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 7 passengers and at 16,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princecraft PR1032 2006 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 2 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakePrincecraft
MakePrincecraft
ModelPR1032
ModelStarfish DLX SC
Model Year2006
Model Year2006
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam48 in. (1.2 m)
Beam73 in. (1.9 m)
Beam - Meters1.22
Beam - Meters1.85
Beam - Inches48
Beam - Inches73
Weight - Detail80 lbs. (36 kg)
Weight - Detail510 lbs. (231 kg)
Weight - kg36.29
Weight - kg231.33
Weight - lbs.80
Weight - lbs.510
Width [transom] - Detail32 in. (0.8 m)
Width [transom] - Detail63 in. (1.6 m)
Height [transom]15 in. (0.4 m)
Height [transom]20 in. (0.5 m)
Length - Meters3
Length - Meters4.9
Length - Feet10
Length - Feet16
Length overall - Detail10 ft. 0 in. (3.0 m)
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 0 in. (4.9 m)
Length overall - Meters3.05
Length overall - Meters4.88
Length overall - Inches120
Length overall - Inches192
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail29 in. (0.7 m)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters73.66
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches29
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail17 in. (0.4 m)
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.43
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches17
Engine and Drivetrain
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - DetailPortable
Engine maxnot available
Engine max40 hp (30 kw)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity275 lbs. (125 kg)
Maximum capacity1,317 lbs. (597 kg)
Maximum people2
Maximum people7
Body / Hull
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessBottom: .072 in. (1.8 mm) Side: .064 in. (1.6 mm)
Trailer Info
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - DetailStandard Galvanized Bunk Style Trailer
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - Weight320 lbs. (145 kg)