Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Pro Series 198 SC 2012 vs Princecraft Starfish 15 2005 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Pro Series 198 SC 2012 vs Princecraft Starfish 15 2005 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Princecraft Pro Series 198 SC 2012 measures 19,4 feet overall (2012), giving it roughly 3,4 additional feet of deck space compared to the Princecraft Starfish 15 2005 at 16,0 feet (2005). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft Pro Series 198 SC 2012 tips the scales at 1 566 lbs — 1 273 lbs more than the Princecraft Starfish 15 2005 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 Princecraft Starfish 15 2005 tops out at 40 hp. Engine specs for the Princecraft Pro Series 198 SC 2012 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 2012 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Princecraft Starfish 15 2005 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 2012 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Pro Series 198 SC 2012 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 2005 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 Year2012
Model Year2005
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam97 in. (2.5 m)
Beam73 in. (1.9 m)
Beam - Meters2.46
Beam - Meters1.85
Beam - Inches97
Beam - Inches73
Depth - Detail38 in. (1 m)
Depth - Detail29 in. (0.7 m)
Depth - Centimeters96.52
Depth - Centimeters73.66
Depth - Inches38
Depth - Inches29
Draft [max] - Detail31 in. (0.8 m)
Draft [max] - Detail17 in. (0.4 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.79
Draft [max] - Meters0.43
Draft [max] - Inches31
Draft [max] - Inches17
Weight - Detail1,566 lbs. (710 kg)
Weight - Detail293 lbs. (133 kg)
Weight - kg710.33
Weight - kg132.9
Weight - lbs.1566
Weight - lbs.293
Width [transom] - Detail84 in. (2.1 m)
Width [transom] - Detail63 in. (1.6 m)
Height [transom]25 in. (0.6 m)
Height [transom]15 in. (0.4 m)
Length - Feet19.42
Length - Feet16
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 5 in. (5.9 m)
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 0 in. (4.9 m)
Length overall - Meters5.92
Length overall - Meters4.88
Length overall - Inches233
Length overall - Inches192
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters4.9
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialnot available
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.110 in. (2.8 mm) Side: 0.072 in. (1.8 mm)
Hull thicknessBottom: .072 in. (1.8 mm) Side: .064 in. (1.6 mm)
Hull typeDeep 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 typeOutboard
Engine maxnot available
Engine max40 hp (30 kw)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,650 lbs. (748 kg)
Maximum capacity1,100 lbs. (499 kg)
Maximum people7 / 906 lbs. (411 kg)
Maximum people5