Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft PR1448MT 2006 vs Princecraft Starfish 20 2006 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft PR1448MT 2006 vs Princecraft Starfish 20 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Princecraft PR1448MT 2006 at 14,0 ft versus Princecraft Starfish 20 2006 at 16,0 ft. At 26 lbs and 3 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class — either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.
The Princecraft Starfish 20 2006 tops out at 40 hp. Engine specs for the Princecraft PR1448MT 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 20 2006 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Princecraft PR1448MT 2006 caps at 4. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princecraft Starfish 20 2006 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Starfish 20 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 PR1448MT 2006 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 4 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakePrincecraft
MakePrincecraft
ModelPR1448MT
ModelStarfish 2
Model Year2006
Model Year2006
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam70 in. (1.8 m)
Beam73 in. (1.9 m)
Beam - Meters1.78
Beam - Meters1.85
Beam - Inches7
Beam - Inches73
Weight - Detail260 lbs. (118 kg)
Weight - Detail300 lbs. (136 kg)
Weight - kg117.93
Weight - kg136.08
Weight - lbs.26
Weight - lbs.3
Width [transom] - Detail48 in. (1.2 m)
Width [transom] - Detail63 in. (1.6 m)
Height [transom]20 in. (0.5 m)
Height [transom]20 in. (0.5 m)
Length - Meters4.3
Length - Meters4.9
Length - Feet14
Length - Feet16
Length overall - Detail14 ft. 0 in. (4.3 m)
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 0 in. (4.9 m)
Length overall - Meters4.27
Length overall - Meters4.88
Length overall - Inches168
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] - Detail16 in. (0.4 m)
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.41
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches16
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 capacity825 lbs. (374 kg)
Maximum capacity1,303 lbs. (591 kg)
Maximum people4
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 - DetailOptional Galvanized Bunk Style Trailer
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - Weight198 lbs. (90 kg)