Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft PW1448M 2006 vs Princecraft Starfish 20 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft PW1448M 2006 vs Princecraft Starfish 20 2007 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Princecraft PW1448M 2006 at 13,0 ft versus Princecraft Starfish 20 2007 at 16,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft PW1448M 2006 tips the scales at 305 lbs — 302 lbs more than the Princecraft Starfish 20 2007 at 3 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 20 2007 tops out at 40 hp. Engine specs for the Princecraft PW1448M 2006 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 Starfish 20 2007 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Princecraft PW1448M 2006 caps at 3. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princecraft Starfish 20 2007 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Starfish 20 2007 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 7 passengers and at 16,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princecraft PW1448M 2006 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 3 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakePrincecraft
MakePrincecraft
ModelPW1448M
ModelStarfish 2
Model Year2006
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam70 in. (1.8 m)
Beam73 in. (1.9 m)
Beam - Meters1.78
Beam - Meters1.85
Beam - Inches7
Beam - Inches73
Weight - Detail305 lbs. (138 kg)
Weight - Detail300 lbs. (136 kg)
Weight - kg138.35
Weight - kg136.08
Weight - lbs.305
Weight - lbs.3
Width [transom] - Detail48 in. (1.2 m)
Width [transom] - Detail63 in. (1.6 m)
Height [transom]15 in. (0.4 m)
Height [transom]20 in. (0.5 m)
Length - Meters4.2
Length - Meters4.9
Length - Feet13
Length - Feet16
Length - Inches11
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail13 ft. 11 in. (4.2 m)
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 0 in. (4.9 m)
Length overall - Meters4.24
Length overall - Meters4.88
Length overall - Inches167
Length overall - Inches192
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail29 in. (0.7 m)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters73.66
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches29
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail16 in. (0.4 m)
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.41
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches16
Engine and Drivetrain
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - DetailPortable
Engine maxnot available
Engine max40 hp (30 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity803 lbs. (364 kg)
Maximum capacityPerson: 885 lbs. (401 kg) Total: 1,303 lbs. (591 kg)
Maximum people3
Maximum people7
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.072 in. (1.8 mm) Side: 0.064 in. (1.6 m)