Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Starfish 15 2013 vs Princecraft Tournament SP 169 DLX 2004 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Starfish 15 2013 vs Princecraft Tournament SP 169 DLX 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 90 hp, the Princecraft Tournament SP 169 DLX 2004 has a 50-hp advantage over the Princecraft Starfish 15 2013's 40-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
Both boats are rated for 5 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 Tournament SP 169 DLX 2004 and its 90-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the Princecraft Starfish 15 2013 with its 40-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.
General Boat Info
MakePrincecraft
MakePrincecraft
ModelStarfish 15
ModelTournament SP 169 DLX
Model Year2013
Model Year2004
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam73 in. (1.9 m)
Beam88 in
Beam - Meters1.85
Beam - Meters2.24
Beam - Inches73
Beam - Inches88
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] - Detail29 in
Draft [max] - Meters0.43
Draft [max] - Meters0.74
Draft [max] - Inches17
Draft [max] - Inches29
Weight - Detail304 lbs. (138 kg)
Weight - Detail965 lbs
Weight - kg137.89
Weight - kg437.72
Weight - lbs.304
Weight - lbs.965
Width [transom] - Detail63 in. (1.6 m) chine
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height [transom]15 in. (0.4 m)
Height [transom]20 in
Length - Feet16
Length - Feetnot available
Length overall - Detail16 ft. (4.9 m)
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 2 in
Length overall - Meters4.88
Length overall - Meters4.93
Length overall - Inches192
Length overall - Inches194
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail35 in
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters0.89
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches35
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialnot available
Hull thickness0.072 in. (1.8 mm) bottom 0.064 in. (1.6 mm) side
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - DetailPortable
Fuel tank capacity - Detail28 gal
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max40 hp (30 kW)
Engine max90 HP
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters105.99
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal28
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,100 lbs. (499 kg)
Maximum capacity1200 lbs
Maximum people5 / 682 lbs. (309 kg)
Maximum people5 Persons