Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft PR1648MT 2006 vs Princecraft Starfish 15 2011 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft PR1648MT 2006 vs Princecraft Starfish 15 2011 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 PR1648MT 2006 at 15,0 ft versus Princecraft Starfish 15 2011 at 16,0 ft. At 275 lbs and 304 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 15 2011 tops out at 40 hp. Engine specs for the Princecraft PR1648MT 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 15 2011 is rated for 5 passengers, while the Princecraft PR1648MT 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 15 2011 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Starfish 15 2011 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 5 passengers and at 16,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princecraft PR1648MT 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
ModelPR1648MT
ModelStarfish 15
Model Year2006
Model Year2011
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam70 in. (1.8 m)
Beam73 in. (1.9 m)
Beam - Meters1.78
Beam - Meters1.85
Beam - Inches7
Beam - Inches73
Weight - Detail275 lbs. (125 kg)
Weight - Detail304 lbs. (138 kg)
Weight - kg124.74
Weight - kg137.89
Weight - lbs.275
Weight - lbs.304
Width [transom] - Detail48 in. (1.2 m)
Width [transom] - Detail63 in. (1.6 m)
Height [transom]21 in. (0.5 m)
Height [transom]15 in. (0.4 m)
Length - Meters4.8
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet15
Length - Feet16
Length - Inches1
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail15 ft. 10 in. (4.8 m)
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 0 in. (4.9 m)
Length overall - Meters4.83
Length overall - Meters4.88
Length overall - Inches19
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 capacity973 lbs. (441 kg)
Maximum capacity1,100 lbs. (499 kg)
Maximum people4
Maximum people5 /682 lbs. (309 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