Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Pro 166 2004 vs Princecraft Starfish DLX SC 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Pro 166 2004 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.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 90 hp, the Princecraft Pro 166 2004 has a 50-hp advantage over the Princecraft Starfish DLX SC 2008's 40-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
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 Pro 166 2004 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 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 Pro 166 2004 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
ModelPro 166
ModelStarfish DLX SC
Model Year2004
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam88 in
Beam73 in. (1.9 m)
Beam - Meters2.24
Beam - Meters1.85
Beam - Inches88
Beam - Inches73
Draft [max] - Detail30 in
Draft [max] - Detail17 in. (0.4 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.76
Draft [max] - Meters0.43
Draft [max] - Inches3
Draft [max] - Inches17
Weight - Detail1009 lbs
Weight - Detail510 lbs. (231 kg)
Weight - kg457.67
Weight - kg231.33
Weight - lbs.1009
Weight - lbs.51
Height - Detail38 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters0.97
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches38
Height - Inchesnot available
Height [transom]20 in
Height [transom]20 in. (0.5 m)
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 6 in
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 0 in. (4.9 m)
Length overall - Meters5.03
Length overall - Meters4.88
Length overall - Inches198
Length overall - Inches192
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail29 in. (0.7 m)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters73.66
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches29
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail63 in. (1.6 m)
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters4.9
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet16
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail28 gal
Fuel tank capacity - DetailPortable
Fuel tank capacity - Liters105.99
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal28
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Engine max90 HP
Engine max40 hp (30 kW)
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1367 lbs
Maximum capacityPerson: 899 lbs. (408 kg) Total: 1,317 lbs. (597 kg)
Maximum people6 Persons
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)