Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Starfish 20 2008 vs Princecraft SVX 27 I/O 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a modified vee Princecraft Starfish 20 2008 against a pontoon Princecraft SVX 27 I/O 2009 means you're likely deciding between two genuinely different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.
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 2008 at 16,0 feet (2008). At 32 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 2008'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 2008 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 2008 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 Year2008
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 - Detail320 lbs. (145 kg)
Weight - Detail4,400 lbs. (1,996 kg)
Weight - kg145.15
Weight - kg1995.8
Weight - lbs.32
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 materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.072 in. (1.8 mm) Side: 0.064 in. (1.6 m)
Hull thickness0.080 in. (2 mm)
Hull typeModified Vee
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
Operational Info
Maximum capacityPerson: 885 lbs. (401 kg) Total: 1,303 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