Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Nautic Star 2100 Nautic Bay 2004 vs Nautic Star 230 DC O/B Sport Deck 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Nautic Star 2100 Nautic Bay 2004 vs Nautic Star 230 DC O/B Sport Deck 2007 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 Nautic Star 2100 Nautic Bay 2004 carries a rated maximum of 200 hp. Engine data for the Nautic Star 230 DC O/B Sport Deck 2007 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Nautic Star 230 DC O/B Sport Deck 2007 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 230 DC O/B Sport Deck 2007 is rated for 12 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 230 DC O/B Sport Deck 2007 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Nautic Star 230 DC O/B Sport Deck 2007 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 12 passengers and at 23,0 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
Model2100 Nautic Bay
Model230 DC O/B Sport Deck
Model Year2004
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.34
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches92
Beam - Inches102
Draft [max] - Detail11 in
Draft [max] - Detail16 in
Draft [max] - Meters0.28
Draft [max] - Meters0.41
Draft [max] - Inches11
Draft [max] - Inches16
Weight - Detail1550 lbs. (approximate)
Weight - Detail3,950 lbs
Weight - kg703.07
Weight - kg1791.69
Weight - lbs.155
Weight - lbs.395
Height [transom]25 in
Height [transom]not available
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Detail23 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Meters6.4
Length overall - Meters7.01
Length overall - Inches252
Length overall - Inches276
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise15℃
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet23
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail49 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail66 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters185.49
Fuel tank capacity - Liters249.84
Fuel tank capacity - Gal49
Fuel tank capacity - Gal66
Engine max200 hp
Engine maxnot available
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Water capacityn/a
Water capacitynot available
Maximum people8 persons
Maximum people12
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,600 lbs
Trailer Info
Trailer - Detailn/a
Trailer - Detailnot available