Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Starfish 15 2006 vs Princecraft Versailles 26 LP-SS I/O 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Starfish 15 2006 vs Princecraft Versailles 26 LP-SS I/O 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 Versailles 26 LP-SS I/O 2007 measures 26,0 feet overall (2007), giving it roughly 10,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Princecraft Starfish 15 2006 at 16,0 feet (2006). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft Versailles 26 LP-SS I/O 2007 tips the scales at 3 913 lbs — 3 620 lbs less than the Princecraft Starfish 15 2006 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 220 hp, the Princecraft Versailles 26 LP-SS I/O 2007 has a 180-hp advantage over the Princecraft Starfish 15 2006'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 Versailles 26 LP-SS I/O 2007 is rated for 15 passengers, while the Princecraft Starfish 15 2006 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princecraft Versailles 26 LP-SS I/O 2007 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Versailles 26 LP-SS I/O 2007 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 15 passengers and at 26,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princecraft Starfish 15 2006 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
ModelVersailles 26 LP-SS I/O
Model Year2006
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam73 in. (1.9 m)
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.6 m)
Beam - Meters1.85
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches73
Beam - Inches102
Depth - Detail29 in. (0.7 m)
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters73.66
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches29
Depth - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail17 in. (0.4 m)
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.43
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches17
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail293 lbs. (133 kg)
Weight - Detail3,913 lbs. (1,775 kg)
Weight - kg132.9
Weight - kg1774.91
Weight - lbs.293
Weight - lbs.3913
Width [transom] - Detail63 in. (1.6 m)
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height [transom]15 in. (0.4 m)
Height [transom]not available
Length - Meters4.9
Length - Meters8
Length - Feet16
Length - Feet26
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 0 in. (4.9 m)
Length overall - Detail26 ft. 4 in. (8 m)
Length overall - Meters4.88
Length overall - Meters8.03
Length overall - Inches192
Length overall - Inches316
Length [deck]not available
Length [deck]26 ft. 3 in. (8 m)
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches4
Body / Hull
Hull thicknessBottom: .072 in. (1.8 mm) Side: .064 in. (1.6 mm)
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typenot available
Hull typePontoon
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - DetailPortable
Fuel tank capacity - Detail33 gal. (125 l)
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeI/O
Engine max40 hp (30 kw)
Engine max220 hp (164 kW)
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters124.92
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal33
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,100 lbs. (499 kg)
Maximum capacityPerson: 2,080 lbs. (943 kg) Total: 3,080 lbs. (1,397 kg)
Maximum people5
Maximum people15
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailOptional Galvanized Bunk Style Trailer
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - Weight198 lbs. (90 kg)
Trailer - Weightnot available
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameternot available
Tube diameter25 in. (0.64 m)
Tube gaugenot available
Tube gauge0.080 in. (2 mm)
Number of tubesnot available
Number of tubes3