Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft PW 1655 2011 vs Princecraft Starfish DLX SC 2004 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft PW 1655 2011 vs Princecraft Starfish DLX SC 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.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 50 hp for the Princecraft PW 1655 2011 and 40 hp for the Princecraft Starfish DLX SC 2004. Real-world performance will come down more to which motor is actually bolted on, its load at the time, and whether it's a 4-stroke or 2-stroke setup.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Princecraft Starfish DLX SC 2004 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Princecraft PW 1655 2011 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 SC 2004 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Starfish DLX SC 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 PW 1655 2011 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
ModelPW 1655
ModelStarfish DLX SC
Model Year2011
Model Year2004
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam79 in. (2.01 m)
Beam73 in
Beam - Meters2.01
Beam - Meters1.85
Beam - Inches79
Beam - Inches73
Depth - DetailSide: 25 in. (0.64 m)
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters63.5
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches25
Depth - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail658 lbs. (298 kg)
Weight - Detail510 lbs
Weight - kg298.46
Weight - kg231.33
Weight - lbs.658
Weight - lbs.51
Width [transom] - Detail55 in. (1.4 m)
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height [transom]20 in. (0.51 m)
Height [transom]20 in
Length - Feet16.42
Length - Feetnot available
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 5 in. (5 m)
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Meters5
Length overall - Meters4.88
Length overall - Inches197
Length overall - Inches192
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail17 in. apx
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.43
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches17
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thickness0.100 in. (2.5 mm)
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - DetailPortable
Fuel tank capacity - DetailPortable
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max50 hp (37 kW)
Engine max40 HP
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,360 lbs. (617 kg)
Maximum capacity1250 lbs
Maximum people5 / 750 lbs. (340 kg)
Maximum people7 Persons