Matching a modified vee Princecraft Sport 164 2010 against a deep vee Princecraft Starfish 20 2013 means you're likely deciding between two genuinely different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.

On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Princecraft Sport 164 2010 at 16,5 ft versus Princecraft Starfish 20 2013 at 16,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft Sport 164 2010 tips the scales at 1 008 lbs — 976 lbs more than the Princecraft Starfish 20 2013 at 32 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 power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 90 hp, the Princecraft Sport 164 2010 has a 50-hp advantage over the Princecraft Starfish 20 2013's 40-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.

For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Princecraft Starfish 20 2013 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Princecraft Sport 164 2010 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princecraft Starfish 20 2013 could be the deciding factor.

At this size, power-to-weight ratio matters more than outright horsepower. The Princecraft Starfish 20 2013 comes in at 1 lbs per hp versus 11 lbs per hp for the Princecraft Sport 164 2010. The lower the ratio the more explosive the acceleration — meaningful on a short RIB where bursts of speed, quick planing, and agility in surf or tight waterways define the experience.