Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Starfish 20 2010 vs Princecraft Vectra 19 2010 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a modified vee Princecraft Starfish 20 2010 against a pontoon Princecraft Vectra 19 2010 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 Vectra 19 2010 measures 19,6 feet overall (2010), giving it roughly 3,6 additional feet of deck space compared to the Princecraft Starfish 20 2010 at 16,0 feet (2010). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft Vectra 19 2010 tips the scales at 1 502 lbs — 1 470 lbs less than the Princecraft Starfish 20 2010 at 32 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 75 hp, the Princecraft Vectra 19 2010 has a 35-hp advantage over the Princecraft Starfish 20 2010's 40-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
Both boats are rated for 7 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: The Princecraft Vectra 19 2010 at 19,6 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Princecraft Starfish 20 2010 at 16,0 ft wins on trailering ease, likely lower purchase price, and simpler docking — a solid choice for a buyer who wants more boat for less money.
General Boat Info
MakePrincecraft
MakePrincecraft
ModelStarfish 2
ModelVectra 19
Model Year201
Model Year201
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam73 in. (1.9 m)
Beam8 ft. 5 in. (2.6 m)
Beam - Meters1.85
Beam - Meters2.57
Beam - Inches73
Beam - Inches101
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 - Detail1,502 lbs. (681 kg)
Weight - kg145.15
Weight - kg681.3
Weight - lbs.32
Weight - lbs.1502
Width [transom] - Detail63 in. (1.6 m)
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height [transom]20 in. (0.5 m)
Height [transom]not available
Length - Feet16
Length - Feet19.58
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 0 in. (4.9 m)
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 7 in. (6.0 m)
Length overall - Meters4.88
Length overall - Meters5.97
Length overall - Inches192
Length overall - Inches235
Length [deck]not available
Length [deck]18 ft. 1 in. (5.5 m)
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.072 in. (1.8 mm) Side: 0.064 in. (1.6 m)
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typePontoon
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - DetailPortable
Fuel tank capacity - DetailPortable
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max40 hp (30 kW)
Engine max75 hp (56 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacityPerson: 885 lbs. (401 kg) Total: 1,303 lbs. (591 kg)
Maximum capacityPerson: 1,043 lbs. (473 kg) Total: 1,603 lbs. (727 kg)
Maximum people7
Maximum people7
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameternot available
Tube diameter23 in. (0.58 m)
Tube gaugenot available
Tube gauge0.080 in. (2 mm)
Number of tubesnot available
Number of tubes2