Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Starfish DLX SC 2009 vs Princecraft Tournament SP 188 DLX AE 2004 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Starfish DLX SC 2009 vs Princecraft Tournament SP 188 DLX AE 2004 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 175 hp, the Princecraft Tournament SP 188 DLX AE 2004 has a 135-hp advantage over the Princecraft Starfish DLX SC 2009'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 Tournament SP 188 DLX AE 2004 and its 175-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the Princecraft Starfish DLX SC 2009 with its 40-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.
General Boat Info
MakePrincecraft
MakePrincecraft
ModelStarfish DLX SC
ModelTournament SP 188 DLX AE
Model Year2009
Model Year2004
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam73 in. (1.9 m)
Beam94 in
Beam - Meters1.85
Beam - Meters2.39
Beam - Inches73
Beam - Inches94
Depth - Detail29 in. (0.7 m)
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters73.66
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches29
Depth - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail17 in. (0.4 m)
Draft [max] - Detail32 in
Draft [max] - Meters0.43
Draft [max] - Meters0.81
Draft [max] - Inches17
Draft [max] - Inches32
Weight - Detail510 lbs. (231 kg)
Weight - Detail1237 lbs
Weight - kg231.33
Weight - kg561.09
Weight - lbs.51
Weight - lbs.1237
Width [transom] - Detail63 in. (1.6 m)
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height [transom]20 in. (0.5 m)
Height [transom]20 in
Length - Feet16
Length - Feetnot available
Length overall - Detail16 ft. (4.9 m)
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 4 in
Length overall - Meters4.88
Length overall - Meters5.59
Length overall - Inches192
Length overall - Inches22
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail40 in
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters1.02
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches4
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialnot available
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.072 in. (1.8 mm) Side: 0.064 in. (1.6 mm)
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - DetailPortable
Fuel tank capacity - Detail60 gal
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max40 hp (30 kW)
Engine max175 HP
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters227.12
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal6
Operational Info
Maximum capacityPerson: 899 lbs. (408 kg) Total: 1,317 lbs. (597 kg)
Maximum capacity1600 lbs
Maximum people7
Maximum people7 Persons