Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Starfish 15 2011 vs Princecraft Vacanza 210V I/O 2004 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Starfish 15 2011 vs Princecraft Vacanza 210V I/O 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Princecraft Starfish 15 2011 measures 16,0 feet overall (2011), giving it roughly 14,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Princecraft Vacanza 210V I/O 2004 at 2,0 feet (2004). At 304 lbs and 299 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class — either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.
The Princecraft Starfish 15 2011 carries a rated maximum of 40 hp. Engine data for the Princecraft Vacanza 210V I/O 2004 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Princecraft Vacanza 210V I/O 2004 is rated for 10 passengers, while the Princecraft Starfish 15 2011 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princecraft Vacanza 210V I/O 2004 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Vacanza 210V I/O 2004 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 10 passengers and at 2,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princecraft Starfish 15 2011 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
ModelVacanza 210V I/O
Model Year2011
Model Year2004
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam73 in. (1.9 m)
Beam101 in
Beam - Meters1.85
Beam - Meters2.57
Beam - Inches73
Beam - Inches101
Depth - Detail29 in. (0.7 m)
Depth - Detail35 in
Depth - Centimeters73.66
Depth - Centimeters88.9
Depth - Inches29
Depth - Inches35
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 - Detail304 lbs. (138 kg)
Weight - Detail2990 lbs
Weight - kg137.89
Weight - kg1356.24
Weight - lbs.304
Weight - lbs.299
Width [transom] - Detail63 in. (1.6 m)
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height [transom]15 in. (0.4 m)
Height [transom]33 in
Length - Feet16
Length - Feet2
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 0 in. (4.9 m)
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Meters4.88
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Inches192
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialnot available
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.072 in. (1.8 mm) Side: 0.064 in. (1.6 m)
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - DetailPortable
Fuel tank capacity - Detail50 gal
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max40 hp (30 kW)
Engine maxnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters189.27
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal5
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,100 lbs. (499 kg)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people5 /682 lbs. (309 kg)
Maximum people10 Persons / 1375 lbs