Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Sport 174 2010 vs Princecraft Starfish 20 2004 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Sport 174 2010 vs Princecraft Starfish 20 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.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 115 hp, the Princecraft Sport 174 2010 has a 75-hp advantage over the Princecraft Starfish 20 2004's 40-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
Both boats are rated for 7 passengers — a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.
Bottom line: Performance buyers should lean toward the Princecraft Sport 174 2010 and its 115-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the Princecraft Starfish 20 2004 with its 40-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.
General Boat Info
MakePrincecraft
MakePrincecraft
ModelSport 174
ModelStarfish 2
Model Year201
Model Year2004
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam92 in. (2.3 m)
Beam73 in
Beam - Meters2.34
Beam - Meters1.85
Beam - Inches92
Beam - Inches73
Depth - Detail40 in. (1 m)
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters101.6
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches4
Depth - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail30 in. (0.8 m)
Draft [max] - Detail16 in. apx
Draft [max] - Meters0.76
Draft [max] - Meters0.41
Draft [max] - Inches3
Draft [max] - Inches16
Weight - Detail1,289 lbs. (585 kg)
Weight - Detail300 lbs
Weight - kg584.68
Weight - kg136.08
Weight - lbs.1289
Weight - lbs.3
Width [transom] - Detail75 in. (1.9 m)
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height [transom]25 in. (0.6 m)
Height [transom]20 in
Length - Feet17.42
Length - Feetnot available
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 5 in. (5.3 m)
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Meters5.31
Length overall - Meters4.88
Length overall - Inches209
Length overall - Inches192
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.100 in. (2.5 mm) Side: 0.072 in. (1.8 mm)
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail35 gal. (132 l)
Fuel tank capacity - DetailPortable
Fuel tank capacity - Liters132.49
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal35
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max115 hp (86 kW)
Engine max40 HP
Operational Info
Maximum capacityPerson: 907 lbs. (411 kg) Total: 1,647 lbs. (747 kg)
Maximum capacity1250 lbs
Maximum people7
Maximum people7 Persons