Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Pro 185 GL 2009 vs Princecraft Starfish 15 2007: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Pro 185 GL 2009 vs Princecraft Starfish 15 2007 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department - Princecraft Pro 185 GL 2009 at 18,5 ft versus Princecraft Starfish 15 2007 at 16,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft Pro 185 GL 2009 tips the scales at 1 450 lbs - 1 157 lbs more than the Princecraft Starfish 15 2007 at 293 lbs. That difference is meaningful if you're working within a half-ton or three-quarter-ton truck's tow rating, especially once you factor in a motor, gear, and fuel.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 175 hp, the Princecraft Pro 185 GL 2009 has a 135-hp advantage over the Princecraft Starfish 15 2007'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 Pro 185 GL 2009 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Princecraft Starfish 15 2007 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princecraft Pro 185 GL 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Pro 185 GL 2009 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 6 passengers and at 18,5 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princecraft Starfish 15 2007 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 5 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakePrincecraft
MakePrincecraft
ModelPro 185 GL
ModelStarfish 15
Model Year2009
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam95 in. (2.4 m)
Beam73 in. (1.9 m)
Beam - Meters2.41
Beam - Meters1.85
Beam - Inches95
Beam - Inches73
Depth - Detail46 in. (1.2 m)
Depth - Detail29 in. (0.7 m)
Depth - Centimeters116.84
Depth - Centimeters73.66
Depth - Inches46
Depth - Inches29
Draft [max] - Detail33 in. (0.8 m)
Draft [max] - Detail17 in. (0.4 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.84
Draft [max] - Meters0.43
Draft [max] - Inches33
Draft [max] - Inches17
Weight - Detail1,450 lbs. (658 kg)
Weight - Detail293 lbs. (133 kg)
Weight - kg657.71
Weight - kg132.9
Weight - lbs.1450
Weight - lbs.293
Width [transom] - Detail80 in. (2 m)
Width [transom] - Detail63 in. (1.6 m)
Height [transom]25 in. (0.6 m)
Height [transom]15 in. (0.4 m)
Length - Meters5.6
Length - Meters4.9
Length - Feet18.5
Length - Feet16
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 6 in. (5.6 m)
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 0 in. (4.9 m)
Length overall - Meters5.64
Length overall - Meters4.88
Length overall - Inches222
Length overall - Inches192
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.110 in. (2.8 mm); Side: 0.072 in. (1.8 mm)
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.072 in. (1.8 mm) Side: 0.064 in. (1.6 mm)
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail40 gal. (151 l)
Fuel tank capacity - DetailPortable
Fuel tank capacity - Liters151.42
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal40
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max175 hp (131 kW)
Engine max40 hp (30 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacityPerson: 1,158 lbs. (525 kg) Total: 1,902 lbs. (863 kg)
Maximum capacityPerson: 682 lbs. (309 kg) Total: 1,100 lbs. (499 kg)
Maximum people6
Maximum people5