Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Pro 174 SS 2005 vs Princecraft Starfish DLX SC 2004 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Pro 174 SS 2005 vs Princecraft Starfish DLX SC 2004 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 135 hp, the Princecraft Pro 174 SS 2005 has a 95-hp advantage over the Princecraft Starfish DLX SC 2004's 40-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
Both boats are rated for 7 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 174 SS 2005 and its 135-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the Princecraft Starfish DLX SC 2004 with its 40-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.
General Boat Info
MakePrincecraft
MakePrincecraft
ModelPro 174 SS
ModelStarfish DLX SC
Model Year2005
Model Year2004
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam92 in. (2.3 m)
Beam73 in
Beam - Meters2.34
Beam - Meters1.85
Beam - Inches92
Beam - Inches73
Depth - Detail40 in. (1.0 m)
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters101.6
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches4
Depth - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail30 in. (0.8 m)
Draft [max] - Detail17 in. apx
Draft [max] - Meters0.76
Draft [max] - Meters0.43
Draft [max] - Inches3
Draft [max] - Inches17
Weight - Detail1,238 lbs. (562 kg)
Weight - Detail510 lbs
Weight - kg561.55
Weight - kg231.33
Weight - lbs.1238
Weight - lbs.51
Width [transom] - Detail75 in. (1.9 m)
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height [transom]20 in. (0.5 m)
Height [transom]20 in
Length - Meters5.3
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet17
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Inches5
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 5 in. (5.3m)
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Meters5.31
Length overall - Meters4.88
Length overall - Inches209
Length overall - Inches192
Body / Hull
Hull thicknessBottom: .100 in. (2.5 mm) Side: .072 in. (1.8 mm)
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail35 gal. (132 l)
Fuel tank capacity - DetailPortable
Fuel tank capacity - Liters132.49
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal35
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max135 hp (101 kw)
Engine max40 HP
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,620 lbs. (735 kg)
Maximum capacity1250 lbs
Maximum people7
Maximum people7 Persons