Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Pro Series 165 SC 2010 vs Princecraft Starfish DLX BT 2004 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Pro Series 165 SC 2010 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 75 hp, the Princecraft Pro Series 165 SC 2010 has a 35-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 Series 165 SC 2010 caps at 5. 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 Series 165 SC 2010 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 Series 165 SC
ModelStarfish DLX BT
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 - Detail470 lbs
Weight - kg405.96
Weight - kg213.19
Weight - lbs.895
Weight - lbs.47
Width [transom] - Detail71 in. (1.8 m)
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height [transom]20 in. (0.5 m)
Height [transom]20 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 capacity1250 lbs
Maximum people5
Maximum people7 Persons