Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Nautic Star 1800 Nautic Bay 2004 vs Nautic Star 210 SC / OB 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Nautic Star 1800 Nautic Bay 2004 vs Nautic Star 210 SC / OB 2013 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 225 hp, the Nautic Star 210 SC / OB 2013 has a 110-hp advantage over the Nautic Star 1800 Nautic Bay 2004's 115-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 65 gal and 66 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Nautic Star 210 SC / OB 2013 is rated for 10 passengers, while the Nautic Star 1800 Nautic Bay 2004 caps at 7. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Nautic Star 210 SC / OB 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Nautic Star 210 SC / OB 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 10 passengers and at 21,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Nautic Star 1800 Nautic Bay 2004 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
MakeNautic Star
MakeNautic Star
Model1800 Nautic Bay
Model210 SC / OB
Model Year2004
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.34
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches92
Beam - Inches102
Draft [max] - Detail11 in
Draft [max] - Detail16 in
Draft [max] - Meters0.28
Draft [max] - Meters0.41
Draft [max] - Inches11
Draft [max] - Inches16
Weight - Detail1200 lbs. (approximate)
Weight - Detail2,650 lbs
Weight - kg544.31
Weight - kg1202.02
Weight - lbs.12
Weight - lbs.265
Height [transom]20 in
Height [transom]25 in
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 2 in
Length overall - Detail21 ft
Length overall - Meters5.54
Length overall - Meters6.4
Length overall - Inches218
Length overall - Inches252
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet21
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialComposite
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail65 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail66 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters246.05
Fuel tank capacity - Liters249.84
Fuel tank capacity - Gal65
Fuel tank capacity - Gal66
Engine max115 hp
Engine max225 hp
Engine makenot available
Engine makeYamaha
Engine modelnot available
Engine modelF150TXR
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower150 hp
Operational Info
Water capacityn/a
Water capacitynot available
Maximum people7 persons
Maximum peoplePersons: 10 Total Weight: 1,350 lbs
Headnot available
HeadEnclosed
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,854 lbs
Trailer Info
Trailer - Detailn/a
Trailer - Detailnot available