Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Nautic Star 210 I/O Sport Deck 2006 vs Nautic Star 210 SC / OB 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Nautic Star 210 I/O Sport Deck 2006 vs Nautic Star 210 SC / OB 2012 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 SC / OB 2012 has a 25-hp advantage over the Nautic Star 210 I/O 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 — 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 210 SC / OB 2012 is rated for 10 passengers, while the Nautic Star 210 I/O 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 SC / OB 2012 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Nautic Star 210 SC / OB 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 I/O 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 I/O Sport Deck
Model210 SC / OB
Model Year2006
Model Year2012
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches102
Deadrise15℃
Deadrisenot available
Draft [max] - Detail16 in
Draft [max] - Detail16 in
Draft [max] - Meters0.41
Draft [max] - Meters0.41
Draft [max] - Inches16
Draft [max] - Inches16
Height [transom]25 in
Height [transom]25 in
Length - Feet21
Length - Feet21
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Detail21 ft
Length overall - Meters6.4
Length overall - Meters6.4
Length overall - Inches252
Length overall - Inches252
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail2,650 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg1202.02
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.265
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
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max200 hp
Engine max225 hp
Engine makenot available
Engine makeYamaha
Engine modelnot available
Engine modelF150TXR
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower150 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,350 lbs
Maximum capacity1,854 lbs
Maximum people1
Maximum peoplePersons: 10 Total Weight: 1,350 lbs
Headnot available
HeadEnclosed
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialComposite
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee