Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Nautic Star 2100 Nautic Bay 2004 vs Nautic Star 232 DC / IO 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Nautic Star 2100 Nautic Bay 2004 vs Nautic Star 232 DC / IO 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 320 hp, the Nautic Star 232 DC / IO 2012 has a 120-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. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 49 gal and 51 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Nautic Star 232 DC / IO 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 232 DC / IO 2012 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Nautic Star 232 DC / IO 2012 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 10 passengers and at 23,7 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
Model232 DC / IO
Model Year2004
Model Year2012
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 - Detail3,600 lbs
Weight - kg703.07
Weight - kg1632.93
Weight - lbs.155
Weight - lbs.36
Height [transom]25 in
Height [transom]not available
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Detail23 ft. 8 in
Length overall - Meters6.4
Length overall - Meters7.21
Length overall - Inches252
Length overall - Inches284
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet23.67
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialComposite
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail49 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail51 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters185.49
Fuel tank capacity - Liters193.06
Fuel tank capacity - Gal49
Fuel tank capacity - Gal51
Engine max200 hp
Engine max320 hp
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeI/O
Operational Info
Water capacityn/a
Water capacitynot available
Maximum people8 persons
Maximum peoplePersons: 10 Total Weight: 1,350 lbs
Headnot available
HeadEnclosed
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,350 lbs
Trailer Info
Trailer - Detailn/a
Trailer - Detailnot available