Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Pro 169 BT 2004 vs Princecraft Starfish 15 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Pro 169 BT 2004 vs Princecraft Starfish 15 2013 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.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 60 hp for the Princecraft Pro 169 BT 2004 and 40 hp for the Princecraft Starfish 15 2013. Real-world performance will come down more to which motor is actually bolted on, its load at the time, and whether it's a 4-stroke or 2-stroke setup.
Both boats are rated for 5 passengers — a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.
Bottom line: Performance buyers should lean toward the Princecraft Pro 169 BT 2004 and its 60-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the Princecraft Starfish 15 2013 with its 40-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.
General Boat Info
MakePrincecraft
MakePrincecraft
ModelPro 169 BT
ModelStarfish 15
Model Year2004
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam87 in
Beam73 in. (1.9 m)
Beam - Meters2.21
Beam - Meters1.85
Beam - Inches87
Beam - Inches73
Draft [max] - Detail29 in
Draft [max] - Detail17 in. (0.4 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.74
Draft [max] - Meters0.43
Draft [max] - Inches29
Draft [max] - Inches17
Weight - Detail780 lbs
Weight - Detail304 lbs. (138 kg)
Weight - kg353.8
Weight - kg137.89
Weight - lbs.78
Weight - lbs.304
Height - Detail33 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters0.84
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches33
Height - Inchesnot available
Height [transom]20 in
Height [transom]15 in. (0.4 m)
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 2 in
Length overall - Detail16 ft. (4.9 m)
Length overall - Meters4.93
Length overall - Meters4.88
Length overall - Inches194
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) chine
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 max60 HP
Engine max40 hp (30 kW)
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1100 lbs
Maximum capacity1,100 lbs. (499 kg)
Maximum people5 Persons
Maximum people5 / 682 lbs. (309 kg)
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thickness0.072 in. (1.8 mm) bottom 0.064 in. (1.6 mm) side
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee