Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft PR1852MT 2006 vs Princecraft Starfish DLX BT 2005 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft PR1852MT 2006 vs Princecraft Starfish DLX BT 2005 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 PR1852MT 2006 at 18,0 ft versus Princecraft Starfish DLX BT 2005 at 16,0 ft. At 4 lbs and 47 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 DLX BT 2005 tops out at 40 hp. Engine specs for the Princecraft PR1852MT 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 BT 2005 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Princecraft PR1852MT 2006 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 DLX BT 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Starfish DLX BT 2005 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 PR1852MT 2006 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
ModelPR1852MT
ModelStarfish DLX BT
Model Year2006
Model Year2005
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam75 in. (1.9 m)
Beam73 in. (1.9 m)
Beam - Meters1.91
Beam - Meters1.85
Beam - Inches75
Beam - Inches73
Weight - Detail400 lbs. (181 kg)
Weight - Detail470 lbs. (213 kg)
Weight - kg181.44
Weight - kg213.19
Weight - lbs.4
Weight - lbs.47
Width [transom] - Detail52 in. (1.3 m)
Width [transom] - Detail63 in. (1.6 m)
Height [transom]20 in. (0.5 m)
Height [transom]20 in. (0.5 m)
Length - Meters5.5
Length - Meters4.9
Length - Feet18
Length - Feet16
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 0 in. (5.5 m)
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 0 in. (4.9 m)
Length overall - Meters5.49
Length overall - Meters4.88
Length overall - Inches216
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
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - DetailPortable
Engine maxnot available
Engine max40 hp (30 kw)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,375 lbs. (624 kg)
Maximum capacity1,317 lbs. (597 kg)
Maximum people6
Maximum people7
Body / Hull
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessBottom: .072 in. (1.8 mm) Side: .064 in. (1.6 mm)