Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Pro 176 2004 vs Princecraft Starfish DLX SC 2010 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Pro 176 2004 vs Princecraft Starfish DLX SC 2010 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 150 hp, the Princecraft Pro 176 2004 has a 110-hp advantage over the Princecraft Starfish DLX SC 2010'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 176 2004 and its 150-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the Princecraft Starfish DLX SC 2010 with its 40-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.
General Boat Info
MakePrincecraft
MakePrincecraft
ModelPro 176
ModelStarfish DLX SC
Model Year2004
Model Year201
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam92 in
Beam73 in. (1.9 m)
Beam - Meters2.34
Beam - Meters1.85
Beam - Inches92
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 - Detail1300 lbs
Weight - Detail510 lbs. (231 kg)
Weight - kg589.67
Weight - kg231.33
Weight - lbs.13
Weight - lbs.51
Height - Detail40 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters1.02
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches4
Height - Inchesnot available
Height [transom]20 in
Height [transom]20 in. (0.5 m)
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 5 in
Length overall - Detail16 ft. (4.9 m)
Length overall - Meters5.31
Length overall - Meters4.88
Length overall - Inches209
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 - Feetnot available
Length - Feet16
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail35 gal
Fuel tank capacity - DetailPortable
Fuel tank capacity - Liters132.49
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal35
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Engine max150 HP
Engine max40 hp (30 kW)
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1620 lbs
Maximum capacityPerson: 899 lbs. (408 kg) Total: 1,317 lbs. (597 kg)
Maximum people7 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)
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee