Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Resorter DLX BT 2004 vs Princecraft Starfish 16 WT 2025 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Resorter DLX BT 2004 vs Princecraft Starfish 16 WT 2025 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 — 30 hp for the Princecraft Resorter DLX BT 2004 and 25 hp for the Princecraft Starfish 16 WT 2025. 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 Resorter DLX BT 2004 is rated for 5 passengers, while the Princecraft Starfish 16 WT 2025 caps at 4. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princecraft Resorter DLX BT 2004 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Resorter DLX BT 2004 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 5 passengers and at 0,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princecraft Starfish 16 WT 2025 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 4 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakePrincecraft
Makenot available
ModelResorter DLX BT
Modelnot available
Model Year2004
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters1.85
Beam - Meters2.23
Beam - Inches73
Beam - Inches88
Draft [max] - Detail17 in. apx
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.43
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches17
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail400 lbs
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg181.44
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.4
Weight - lbs.not available
Height [transom]20 in
Height [transom]not available
Length overall - Detail14 t. 6 in
Length overall - Detail16.00 ft
Length overall - Meters0.15
Length overall - Meters4.88
Length overall - Inches6
Length overall - Inches192
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet16
Displacementnot available
Displacement310.00 lbs
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialnot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - DetailPortable
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Engine max30 HP
Engine maxnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal6
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters22.71
Engine makenot available
Engine makeMercury
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower25 hp
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeoutboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1000 lbs
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people5 Persons
Maximum peoplenot available
Trailerablenot available
TrailerableYes
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower