Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Nautic Star 210 SC / OB 2012 vs Nautic Star 2100 Nautic Bay 2004 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Nautic Star 210 SC / OB 2012 vs Nautic Star 2100 Nautic Bay 2004 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 2100 Nautic Bay 2004's 200-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 SC / OB 2012 carries 66 gallons versus 49 gallons in the Nautic Star 2100 Nautic Bay 2004. 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 210 SC / OB 2012 is rated for 10 passengers, while the Nautic Star 2100 Nautic Bay 2004 caps at 8. 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 2100 Nautic Bay 2004 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 8 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeNautic Star
MakeNautic Star
Model210 SC / OB
Model2100 Nautic Bay
Model Year2012
Model Year2004
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.34
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches92
Draft [max] - Detail16 in
Draft [max] - Detail11 in
Draft [max] - Meters0.41
Draft [max] - Meters0.28
Draft [max] - Inches16
Draft [max] - Inches11
Weight - Detail2,650 lbs
Weight - Detail1550 lbs. (approximate)
Weight - kg1202.02
Weight - kg703.07
Weight - lbs.265
Weight - lbs.155
Height [transom]25 in
Height [transom]25 in
Length - Feet21
Length - Feetnot available
Length overall - Detail21 ft
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Meters6.4
Length overall - Meters6.4
Length overall - Inches252
Length overall - Inches252
Body / Hull
Hull materialComposite
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine makeYamaha
Engine makenot available
Engine modelF150TXR
Engine modelnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail66 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail49 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters249.84
Fuel tank capacity - Liters185.49
Fuel tank capacity - Gal66
Fuel tank capacity - Gal49
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Horsepower150 hp
Horsepowernot available
Engine max225 hp
Engine max200 hp
Operational Info
HeadEnclosed
Headnot available
Maximum capacity1,854 lbs
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum peoplePersons: 10 Total Weight: 1,350 lbs
Maximum people8 persons
Water capacitynot available
Water capacityn/a
Trailer Info
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - Detailn/a