Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Nautic Star 203 SC 2013 vs Nautic Star 210 DC Sport Deck 2005 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Nautic Star 203 SC 2013 vs Nautic Star 210 DC Sport Deck 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.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 200 hp, the Nautic Star 210 DC Sport Deck 2005 has a 50-hp advantage over the Nautic Star 203 SC 2013's 150-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Nautic Star 210 DC Sport Deck 2005 carries 63 gallons versus 47 gallons in the Nautic Star 203 SC 2013. 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 203 SC 2013 is rated for 10 passengers, while the Nautic Star 210 DC Sport Deck 2005 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Nautic Star 203 SC 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Nautic Star 203 SC 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 10 passengers and at 20,3 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Nautic Star 210 DC Sport Deck 2005 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 6 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeNautic Star
MakeNautic Star
Model203 SC
Model210 DC Sport Deck
Model Year2013
Model Year2005
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches102
Draft [max] - Detail14 in
Draft [max] - Detail16 in
Draft [max] - Meters0.36
Draft [max] - Meters0.41
Draft [max] - Inches14
Draft [max] - Inches16
Weight - Detail2,100 lbs
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg952.54
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.21
Weight - lbs.not available
Height [transom]20 in
Height [transom]not available
Length - Feet20.33
Length - Feet21
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 4 in
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Meters6.2
Length overall - Meters6.4
Length overall - Inches244
Length overall - Inches252
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise16℃
Body / Hull
Hull materialComposite
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine makeYamaha
Engine makenot available
Engine modelF115XA
Engine modelnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail47 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail63 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters177.91
Fuel tank capacity - Liters238.48
Fuel tank capacity - Gal47
Fuel tank capacity - Gal63
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Horsepower115 hp
Horsepowernot available
Engine max150 hp
Engine max200 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,554 lbs
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum peoplePersons: 10 Total Weight: 1,450 lbs
Maximum peoplenot available