Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Starfish 20 2005 vs Princecraft SVX 27 I/O 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Starfish 20 2005 vs Princecraft SVX 27 I/O 2009 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 SVX 27 I/O 2009 measures 27,8 feet overall (2009), giving it roughly 11,8 additional feet of deck space compared to the Princecraft Starfish 20 2005 at 16,0 feet (2005). At 3 lbs and 44 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 power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 300 hp, the Princecraft SVX 27 I/O 2009 has a 260-hp advantage over the Princecraft Starfish 20 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 SVX 27 I/O 2009 is rated for 13 passengers, while the Princecraft Starfish 20 2005 caps at 7. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princecraft SVX 27 I/O 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft SVX 27 I/O 2009 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 13 passengers and at 27,8 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princecraft Starfish 20 2005 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 7 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakePrincecraft
MakePrincecraft
ModelStarfish 2
ModelSVX 27 I/O
Model Year2005
Model Year2009
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] - Detail16 in. (0.4 m)
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.41
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches16
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail300 lbs. (136 kg)
Weight - Detail4,400 lbs. (1,996 kg)
Weight - kg136.08
Weight - kg1995.8
Weight - lbs.3
Weight - lbs.44
Width [transom] - Detail63 in. (1.6 m)
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height [transom]20 in. (0.5 m)
Height [transom]not available
Length - Meters4.9
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet16
Length - Feet27.83
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 0 in. (4.9 m)
Length overall - Detail27 ft. 10 in. (8.5 m)
Length overall - Meters4.88
Length overall - Meters8.48
Length overall - Inches192
Length overall - Inches334
Length [at waterline]not available
Length [at waterline]24 ft. 10 in. (7.6 m)
Length [deck]not available
Length [deck]25 ft. 10 in. (7.9 m)
Body / Hull
Hull thicknessBottom: .072 in. (1.8 mm) Side: .064 in. (1.6 mm)
Hull thickness0.080 in. (2 mm)
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 max300 hp (224 kW)
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters124.92
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal33
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,303 lbs. (591 kg)
Maximum capacityPerson: 1,780 lbs. (807 kg) Total: 2,793 lbs. (1,267 kg)
Maximum people7
Maximum people13
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameternot available
Tube diameter25 in. (0.64 m)
Number of tubesnot available
Number of tubes2