Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Nautic Star 1800 NauticBay 2008 vs Nautic Star 227XTS 2019 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Nautic Star 1800 NauticBay 2008 vs Nautic Star 227XTS 2019 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.
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: The Nautic Star 227XTS 2019 at 23,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Nautic Star 1800 NauticBay 2008 at 18,0 ft wins on trailering ease, likely lower purchase price, and simpler docking — a solid choice for a buyer who wants more boat for less money.
General Boat Info
MakeNautic Star
Makenot available
Model1800 NauticBay
Modelnot available
Model Year2008
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam92 in
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters2.34
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches92
Beam - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail1,200 lbs
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg544.31
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.12
Weight - lbs.not available
Height [transom]20 in
Height [transom]not available
Length - Feet18
Length - Feet23
Length - Inches2
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 2 in
Length overall - Detail23.00 ft
Length overall - Meters5.54
Length overall - Meters7.01
Length overall - Inches218
Length overall - Inches276
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail35 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters132.49
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal35
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Performance
Maximum speed115 hp
Maximum speednot available
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,578 lbs
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum peoplePersons: 7 Total Weight: 1,100 lbs
Maximum peoplenot available
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower