Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Nautic Star 210 DC 2012 vs Nautic Star 210 DC Sport Deck 2006 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Nautic Star 210 DC 2012 vs Nautic Star 210 DC Sport Deck 2006 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 DC 2012 has a 25-hp advantage over the Nautic Star 210 DC Sport Deck 2006'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 — 66 gal and 63 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 DC 2012 is rated for 10 passengers, while the Nautic Star 210 DC Sport Deck 2006 caps at 1. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Nautic Star 210 DC 2012 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Nautic Star 210 DC 2012 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 210 DC Sport Deck 2006 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 1 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeNautic Star
MakeNautic Star
Model210 DC
Model210 DC Sport Deck
Model Year2012
Model Year2006
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches102
Draft [max] - Detail16 in
Draft [max] - Detail16 in
Draft [max] - Meters0.41
Draft [max] - Meters0.41
Draft [max] - Inches16
Draft [max] - Inches16
Weight - Detail2,650 lbs
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg1202.02
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.265
Weight - lbs.not available
Height [transom]25 in
Height [transom]not available
Length - Feet21
Length - Feet21
Length overall - Detail21 ft
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Meters6.4
Length overall - Meters6.4
Length overall - Inches252
Length overall - Inches252
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise15℃
Body / Hull
Hull materialComposite
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail66 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail63 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters249.84
Fuel tank capacity - Liters238.48
Fuel tank capacity - Gal66
Fuel tank capacity - Gal63
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max225 hp
Engine max200 hp
Operational Info
HeadEnclosed
Headnot available
Maximum capacity1,854 lbs
Maximum capacity1,350 lbs
Maximum peoplePersons: 10 Total Weight: 1,350 lbs
Maximum people1