Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Pro Series 198 SC 2011 vs Princecraft Starfish 15 2004 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Pro Series 198 SC 2011 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 Princecraft Starfish 15 2004 tops out at 40 hp. Engine specs for the Princecraft Pro Series 198 SC 2011 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Princecraft Pro Series 198 SC 2011 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Princecraft Starfish 15 2004 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 Series 198 SC 2011 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Pro Series 198 SC 2011 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 7 passengers and at 19,4 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princecraft Starfish 15 2004 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 198 SC
ModelStarfish 15
Model Year2011
Model Year2004
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam97 in. (2.5 m)
Beam73 in
Beam - Meters2.46
Beam - Meters1.85
Beam - Inches97
Beam - Inches73
Depth - Detail38 in. (1 m)
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters96.52
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches38
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 - Detail1,566 lbs. (710 kg)
Weight - Detail293 lbs
Weight - kg710.33
Weight - kg132.9
Weight - lbs.1566
Weight - lbs.293
Width [transom] - Detail84 in. (2.1 m)
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height [transom]25 in. (0.6 m)
Height [transom]15 in
Length - Feet19.42
Length - Feetnot available
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 5 in. (5.9 m
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Meters5.92
Length overall - Meters4.88
Length overall - Inches233
Length overall - Inches192
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.110 in. (2.8 mm) Side: 0.72 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 maxnot available
Engine max40 HP
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,650 lbs. (748 kg)
Maximum capacity1100 lbs
Maximum people7 / 906 lbs. (411 kg)
Maximum people5 Persons