Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft PR1648MT 2006 vs Princecraft Starfish DLX SC 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft PR1648MT 2006 vs Princecraft Starfish DLX SC 2008 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 DLX SC 2008 at 16,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft PR1648MT 2006 tips the scales at 275 lbs — 224 lbs more than the Princecraft Starfish DLX SC 2008 at 51 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 2008 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 DLX SC 2008 is rated for 7 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 DLX SC 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Starfish DLX SC 2008 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 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 DLX SC
Model Year2006
Model Year2008
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 - Detail510 lbs. (231 kg)
Weight - kg124.74
Weight - kg231.33
Weight - lbs.275
Weight - lbs.51
Width [transom] - Detail48 in. (1.2 m)
Width [transom] - Detail63 in. (1.6 m)
Height [transom]21 in. (0.5 m)
Height [transom]20 in. (0.5 m)
Length - Meters4.8
Length - Meters4.9
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 capacityPerson: 899 lbs. (408 kg) Total: 1,317 lbs. (597 kg)
Maximum people4
Maximum people7
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.072 in. (1.8 mm) Side: 0.064 in. (1.6 mm)