Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Nautic Star 227XTS 2019 vs Nautic Star 252 SL I/O 2011 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Nautic Star 227XTS 2019 vs Nautic Star 252 SL I/O 2011 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 252 SL I/O 2011 tops out at 320 hp. Engine specs for the Nautic Star 227XTS 2019 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Nautic Star 252 SL I/O 2011 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Nautic Star 227XTS 2019 caps at 7. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Nautic Star 252 SL I/O 2011 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Nautic Star 252 SL I/O 2011 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 12 passengers and at 25,7 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Nautic Star 227XTS 2019 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 7 that costs less to run day-to-day.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail23.00 ft
Length overall - Detail25 ft. 8 in
Length - Feet23
Length - Feet25.67
Length overall - Meters7.01
Length overall - Meters7.82
Length overall - Inches276
Length overall - Inches308
Beamnot available
Beam102 in
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches102
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail16 in
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.41
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches16
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail3,950 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg1791.69
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.395
Operational Info
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Headnot available
HeadEnclosed
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,600 lbs
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum peoplePersons: 12 Total Weight: 1,600 lbs
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeNautic Star
Modelnot available
Model252 SL I/O
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2011
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialComposite
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail66 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters249.84
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal66
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeI/O
Engine maxnot available
Engine max320 hp