Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Starfish 15 2005 vs Princecraft Ventura 222V L2S O/B 2007: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Starfish 15 2005 vs Princecraft Ventura 222V L2S O/B 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Princecraft Ventura 222V L2S O/B 2007 measures 22,0 feet overall (2007), giving it roughly 6,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Princecraft Starfish 15 2005 at 16,0 feet (2005). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft Ventura 222V L2S O/B 2007 tips the scales at 2 250 lbs - 1 957 lbs less than the Princecraft Starfish 15 2005 at 293 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 175 hp, the Princecraft Ventura 222V L2S O/B 2007 has a 135-hp advantage over the Princecraft Starfish 15 2005'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 Ventura 222V L2S O/B 2007 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Princecraft Starfish 15 2005 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princecraft Ventura 222V L2S O/B 2007 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Ventura 222V L2S O/B 2007 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 12 passengers and at 22,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princecraft Starfish 15 2005 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
ModelStarfish 15
ModelVentura 222V L2S O/B
Model Year2005
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam73 in. (1.9 m)
Beam97 in. (2.5 m)
Beam - Meters1.85
Beam - Meters2.46
Beam - Inches73
Beam - Inches97
Depth - Detail29 in. (0.7 m)
Depth - Detail32 in. (0.8 m)
Depth - Centimeters73.66
Depth - Centimeters81.28
Depth - Inches29
Depth - Inches32
Draft [max] - Detail17 in. (0.4 m)
Draft [max] - Detail31 in. (0.8 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.43
Draft [max] - Meters0.79
Draft [max] - Inches17
Draft [max] - Inches31
Weight - Detail293 lbs. (133 kg)
Weight - Detail2,250 lbs. (1,021 kg)
Weight - kg132.9
Weight - kg1020.58
Weight - lbs.293
Weight - lbs.2250
Width [transom] - Detail63 in. (1.6 m)
Width [transom] - Detail83 in. (2.1 m)
Height [transom]15 in. (0.4 m)
Height [transom]25 in. (0.64 m)
Length - Meters4.9
Length - Meters6.8
Length - Feet16
Length - Feet22
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 0 in. (4.9 m)
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 2 in. (6.8 m)
Length overall - Meters4.88
Length overall - Meters6.76
Length overall - Inches192
Length overall - Inches266
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches2
Body / Hull
Hull thicknessBottom: .072 in. (1.8 mm) Side: .064 in. (1.6 mm)
Hull thicknessBottom & Side: 0.110 in. (2.8 mm)
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - DetailPortable
Fuel tank capacity - Detail50 gal (189 l)
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max40 hp (30 kw)
Engine max175 hp (131 kW)
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters189.27
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal50
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,100 lbs. (499 kg)
Maximum capacityPerson: 1,600 lbs. (726 kg) Total: 2,344 lbs. (1,063 kg)
Maximum people5
Maximum people12