Matching a deep vee Princecraft Starfish DLX BT 2012 against a modified vee Princecraft Super Pro 198 SE 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 Super Pro 198 SE 2009 measures 19,4 feet overall (2009), giving it roughly 3,4 additional feet of deck space compared to the Princecraft Starfish DLX BT 2012 at 16,0 feet (2012). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft Super Pro 198 SE 2009 tips the scales at 1 566 lbs — 1 519 lbs less than the Princecraft Starfish DLX BT 2012 at 47 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 SE 2009 has a 160-hp advantage over the Princecraft Starfish DLX BT 2012'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 Super Pro 198 SE 2009 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Princecraft Starfish DLX BT 2012 caps at 4. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princecraft Super Pro 198 SE 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Super Pro 198 SE 2009 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 7 passengers and at 19,4 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princecraft Starfish DLX BT 2012 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 4 that costs less to run day-to-day.