Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Pro Series 165 SC 2010 vs Princecraft Starfish 15 2004 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Pro Series 165 SC 2010 vs Princecraft Starfish 15 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 75 hp, the Princecraft Pro Series 165 SC 2010 has a 35-hp advantage over the Princecraft Starfish 15 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 5 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 Series 165 SC 2010 and its 75-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the Princecraft Starfish 15 2004 with its 40-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.
General Boat Info
MakePrincecraft
MakePrincecraft
ModelPro Series 165 SC
ModelStarfish 15
Model Year201
Model Year2004
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam87 in. (2.2 m)
Beam73 in
Beam - Meters2.21
Beam - Meters1.85
Beam - Inches87
Beam - Inches73
Depth - Detail33 in. (0.8 m)
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters83.82
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches33
Depth - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail29 in. (0.7 m)
Draft [max] - Detail17 in. apx
Draft [max] - Meters0.74
Draft [max] - Meters0.43
Draft [max] - Inches29
Draft [max] - Inches17
Weight - Detail895 lbs. (406 kg)
Weight - Detail293 lbs
Weight - kg405.96
Weight - kg132.9
Weight - lbs.895
Weight - lbs.293
Width [transom] - Detail71 in. (1.8 m)
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height [transom]20 in. (0.5 m)
Height [transom]15 in
Length - Feet16.17
Length - Feetnot available
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 2 in. (4.9 m)
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Meters4.93
Length overall - Meters4.88
Length overall - Inches194
Length overall - Inches192
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.090 in. (2.3 mm) Side: 0.072 in. (1.8 mm)
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail28 gal. (106 l)
Fuel tank capacity - DetailPortable
Fuel tank capacity - Liters105.99
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal28
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max75 hp (56 kW)
Engine max40 HP
Operational Info
Maximum capacityPerson: 661 lbs. (300 kg) Total: 1,221 lbs. (554 kg)
Maximum capacity1100 lbs
Maximum people5
Maximum people5 Persons