Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Pro 206 2008 vs Princecraft Starfish DLX BT 2004 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Pro 206 2008 vs Princecraft Starfish DLX BT 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 225 hp, the Princecraft Pro 206 2008 has a 185-hp advantage over the Princecraft Starfish DLX BT 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 BT 2004 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Princecraft Pro 206 2008 caps at 1. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princecraft Starfish DLX BT 2004 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Starfish DLX BT 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 206 2008 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 1 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakePrincecraft
MakePrincecraft
ModelPro 206
ModelStarfish DLX BT
Model Year2008
Model Year2004
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam99 in. (2.5 m)
Beam73 in
Beam - Meters2.51
Beam - Meters1.85
Beam - Inches99
Beam - Inches73
Depth - Detail48 in. (1.2 m)
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters121.92
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches48
Depth - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail34 in. (0.9 m)
Draft [max] - Detail17 in. apx
Draft [max] - Meters0.86
Draft [max] - Meters0.43
Draft [max] - Inches34
Draft [max] - Inches17
Weight - Detail1,810 lbs. (821 kg)
Weight - Detail470 lbs
Weight - kg821
Weight - kg213.19
Weight - lbs.181
Weight - lbs.47
Width [transom] - Detail84 in. (2.1 m)
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height [transom]25 in. (0.6 m)
Height [transom]20 in
Length - Meters6.1
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet2
Length - Feetnot available
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 0 in. (6.1 m)
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Meters6.1
Length overall - Meters4.88
Length overall - Inches24
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 thicknessnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail60 gal. (227 l)
Fuel tank capacity - DetailPortable
Fuel tank capacity - Liters227.12
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal6
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max225 hp (168 kW)
Engine max40 HP
Operational Info
Maximum capacityPerson: 1,350 lbs. (612 kg) Total: 2,209 lbs. (1,002 kg)
Maximum capacity1250 lbs
Maximum people1
Maximum people7 Persons