Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Starfish DLX SC 2011 vs Princecraft Ventura 221V L4S O/B 2005 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Starfish DLX SC 2011 vs Princecraft Ventura 221V L4S O/B 2005 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Princecraft Ventura 221V L4S O/B 2005 measures 22,0 feet overall (2005), giving it roughly 6,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Princecraft Starfish DLX SC 2011 at 16,0 feet (2011). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft Ventura 221V L4S O/B 2005 tips the scales at 1 939 lbs — 1 888 lbs less than the Princecraft Starfish DLX SC 2011 at 51 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 Princecraft Starfish DLX SC 2011 carries a rated maximum of 40 hp. Engine data for the Princecraft Ventura 221V L4S O/B 2005 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Princecraft Ventura 221V L4S O/B 2005 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Princecraft Starfish DLX SC 2011 caps at 7. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princecraft Ventura 221V L4S O/B 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Ventura 221V L4S O/B 2005 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 12 passengers and at 22,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princecraft Starfish DLX SC 2011 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 7 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakePrincecraft
MakePrincecraft
ModelStarfish DLX SC
ModelVentura 221V L4S O/B
Model Year2011
Model Year2005
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 - Detail32 in. (0.8 m)
Depth - Centimeters73.66
Depth - Centimeters81.28
Depth - Inches29
Depth - Inches32
Draft [max] - Detail17 in. (0.4 m)
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.43
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches17
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail510 lbs. (231 kg)
Weight - Detail1,939 lbs. (880 kg)
Weight - kg231.33
Weight - kg879.51
Weight - lbs.51
Weight - lbs.1939
Width [transom] - Detail63 in. (1.6 m)
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height [transom]20 in. (0.5 m)
Height [transom]20 in. (0.5 m)
Length - Feet16
Length - Feet22
Length overall - Detail16 ft. (4.9 m)
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Meters4.88
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Inches192
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialnot available
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.072 in. (1.8 mm) Side: 0.064 in. (1.6 mm)
Hull thicknessBottom: .110 in. (2.8 mm) Side: .110 in. (2.8 mm)
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - DetailPortable
Fuel tank capacity - Detail50 gal. (189 l)
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max40 hp (30 kW)
Engine maxnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters189.27
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal5
Operational Info
Maximum capacityPerson: 899 lbs. (408 kg) Total: 1,317 lbs. (597 kg)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people7
Maximum people12 Persons / 1,600 lbs. (726 kg)