Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Pro 179 LX SC 2007 vs Princecraft Starfish DLX SC 2004 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Pro 179 LX SC 2007 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 179 LX SC 2007 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.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Princecraft Starfish DLX SC 2004 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Princecraft Pro 179 LX SC 2007 caps at 4. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princecraft Starfish DLX SC 2004 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Starfish DLX SC 2004 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 7 passengers and at 0,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princecraft Pro 179 LX SC 2007 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 4 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakePrincecraft
MakePrincecraft
ModelPro 179 LX SC
ModelStarfish DLX SC
Model Year2007
Model Year2004
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam92 in. (2.3 m)
Beam73 in
Beam - Meters2.34
Beam - Meters1.85
Beam - Inches92
Beam - Inches73
Depth - Detail36 in. (0.9 m)
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters91.44
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches36
Depth - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail31 in. (0.8 m)
Draft [max] - Detail17 in. apx
Draft [max] - Meters0.79
Draft [max] - Meters0.43
Draft [max] - Inches31
Draft [max] - Inches17
Weight - Detail1,129 lbs. (512 kg)
Weight - Detail510 lbs
Weight - kg512.11
Weight - kg231.33
Weight - lbs.1129
Weight - lbs.51
Width [transom] - Detail76 in. (1.9 m)
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height [transom]20 in. (0.5 m)
Height [transom]20 in
Length - Meters5.4
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet17
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Inches1
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 10 in. (5.4 m)
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Meters5.44
Length overall - Meters4.88
Length overall - Inches214
Length overall - Inches192
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.100 in. (2.5 mm) Side: 0.072 in. (1.8 mm)
Hull thicknessnot available
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
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max135 hp (101 kW)
Engine max40 HP
Operational Info
Maximum capacityPerson: 587 lbs. (266 kg) Total: 1,300 lbs. (590 kg)
Maximum capacity1250 lbs
Maximum people4
Maximum people7 Persons