Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Nautic Star 210 DC Sport Deck 2005 vs Nautic Star 223 DC 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Nautic Star 210 DC Sport Deck 2005 vs Nautic Star 223 DC 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 223 DC 2013 has a 25-hp advantage over the Nautic Star 210 DC Sport Deck 2005's 200-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 63 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 223 DC 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 223 DC 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Nautic Star 223 DC 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 10 passengers and at 22,6 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
Model210 DC Sport Deck
Model223 DC
Model Year2005
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches102
Deadrise16℃
Deadrisenot available
Draft [max] - Detail16 in
Draft [max] - Detail16 in
Draft [max] - Meters0.41
Draft [max] - Meters0.41
Draft [max] - Inches16
Draft [max] - Inches16
Length - Feet21
Length - Feet22.58
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 7 in
Length overall - Meters6.4
Length overall - Meters6.88
Length overall - Inches252
Length overall - Inches271
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail2,873 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg1303.17
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.2873
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]25 in
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail63 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail66 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters238.48
Fuel tank capacity - Liters249.84
Fuel tank capacity - Gal63
Fuel tank capacity - Gal66
Engine max200 hp
Engine max225 hp
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialComposite
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Operational Info
Headnot available
HeadEnclosed
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,854 lbs
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum peoplePersons: 10 Total Weight: 1,350 lbs