Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Starfish DLX SC 2004 vs Princecraft Super Pro 176 2010: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Starfish DLX SC 2004 vs Princecraft Super Pro 176 2010 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.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 150 hp, the Princecraft Super Pro 176 2010 has a 110-hp advantage over the Princecraft Starfish DLX SC 2004'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: Performance buyers should lean toward the Princecraft Super Pro 176 2010 and its 150-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the Princecraft Starfish DLX SC 2004 with its 40-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.
General Boat Info
MakePrincecraft
MakePrincecraft
ModelStarfish DLX SC
ModelSuper Pro 176
Model Year2004
Model Year2010
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam73 in.
Beam92 in. (2.3 m)
Beam - Meters1.85
Beam - Meters2.34
Beam - Inches73
Beam - Inches92
Draft [max] - Detail17 in. apx.
Draft [max] - Detail31 in. (0.8 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.43
Draft [max] - Meters0.79
Draft [max] - Inches17
Draft [max] - Inches31
Weight - Detail510 lbs.
Weight - Detail1,400 lbs. (635 kg)
Weight - kg231.33
Weight - kg635.03
Weight - lbs.510
Weight - lbs.1400
Height [transom]20 in.
Height [transom]25 in. (0.6 m)
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 0 in.
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 6 in. (5.3 m)
Length overall - Meters4.88
Length overall - Meters5.33
Length overall - Inches192
Length overall - Inches210
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail41 in. (1.0 m)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters104.14
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches41
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail80 in. (2.0 m)
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet17.5
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.100 in. (2.5 mm) Side: 0.072 in. (1.8 mm)
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - DetailPortable
Fuel tank capacity - Detail40 gal. (151 l)
Engine max40 HP
Engine max150 hp (112 kW)
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters151.42
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal40
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1250 lbs.
Maximum capacityPerson: 992 lbs. (450 kg) Total: 1,736 lbs. (787 kg)
Maximum people7 Persons
Maximum people7