Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Starfish 20 2013 vs Princecraft Super Pro 198 SC SE 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a deep vee Princecraft Starfish 20 2013 against a modified vee Princecraft Super Pro 198 SC SE 2008 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Princecraft Starfish 20 2013 at 16,0 ft versus Princecraft Super Pro 198 SC SE 2008 at 19,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft Super Pro 198 SC SE 2008 tips the scales at 1 566 lbs — 1 534 lbs less than the Princecraft Starfish 20 2013 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 200 hp, the Princecraft Super Pro 198 SC SE 2008 has a 160-hp advantage over the Princecraft Starfish 20 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 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 Super Pro 198 SC SE 2008 at 19,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Princecraft Starfish 20 2013 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
ModelSuper Pro 198 SC SE
Model Year2013
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam73 in. (1.9 m)
Beam97 in. (2.5 m)
Beam - Meters1.85
Beam - Meters2.46
Beam - Inches73
Beam - Inches97
Depth - Detail29 in. (0.7 m)
Depth - Detail38 in. (1.0 m)
Depth - Centimeters73.66
Depth - Centimeters96.52
Depth - Inches29
Depth - Inches38
Draft [max] - Detail16 in. (0.4 m)
Draft [max] - Detail31 in. (0.8 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.41
Draft [max] - Meters0.79
Draft [max] - Inches16
Draft [max] - Inches31
Weight - Detail320 lbs. (145 kg)
Weight - Detail1,566 lbs. (710 kg)
Weight - kg145.15
Weight - kg710.33
Weight - lbs.32
Weight - lbs.1566
Width [transom] - Detail63 in. (1.6 m) chine
Width [transom] - Detail84 in. (2.1 m)
Height [transom]20 in. (0.5 m)
Height [transom]25 in. (0.6 m)
Length - Feet16
Length - Feet19
Length overall - Detail16 ft. (4.9 m)
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 5 in. (5.9 m)
Length overall - Meters4.88
Length overall - Meters5.92
Length overall - Inches192
Length overall - Inches233
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters5.9
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches5
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thickness0.072 in. (1.8 mm) bottom 0.064 in. (1.6 mm) side
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.110 in. (2.8 mm) Side: 0.072 in. (1.8 mm)
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - DetailPortable
Fuel tank capacity - Detail60 gal. (227 l)
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max40 hp (30 kW)
Engine max200 hp (149 kW)
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters227.12
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal6
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,303 lbs. (591 kg)
Maximum capacityPerson: 906 lbs. (411 kg) Total: 1,650 lbs. (748 kg)
Maximum people7 / 885 lbs. (401 kg)
Maximum people7