Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Nautic Star 1900 Sport 2008 vs Nautic Star 231 Hybrid 2022 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Nautic Star 1900 Sport 2008 vs Nautic Star 231 Hybrid 2022 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 Nautic Star 231 Hybrid 2022 tops out at 200 hp. Engine specs for the Nautic Star 1900 Sport 2008 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Nautic Star 231 Hybrid 2022 carries 74 gallons versus 66 gallons in the Nautic Star 1900 Sport 2008. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Nautic Star 1900 Sport 2008 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Nautic Star 231 Hybrid 2022 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 1900 Sport 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Nautic Star 1900 Sport 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 18,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Nautic Star 231 Hybrid 2022 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
Makenot available
Model1900 Sport
Modelnot available
Model Year2008
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam96 in
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches96
Beam - Inchesnot available
Deadrise17℃
Deadrisenot available
Weight - Detail1,900 lbs
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg861.82
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.19
Weight - lbs.not available
Height [transom]25 in
Height [transom]not available
Length - Feet18
Length - Feet23
Length - Inches7
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 7 in
Length overall - Detail23.00 ft
Length overall - Meters5.66
Length overall - Meters7.01
Length overall - Inches223
Length overall - Inches276
Draft Minnot available
Draft Min1.08 ft
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail66 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters249.84
Fuel tank capacity - Liters280.12
Fuel tank capacity - Gal66
Fuel tank capacity - Gal74
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeinboard
Engine makenot available
Engine makeYamaha
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower200 hp
Performance
Maximum speed150 hp
Maximum speednot available
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,800 lbs
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum peoplePersons: 8 Total Weight: 1,200 lbs
Maximum peoplenot available
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower