Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Nautic Star 231 Hybrid 2022 vs Nautic Star 252 SL I/O Sport Deck 2010 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Nautic Star 231 Hybrid 2022 vs Nautic Star 252 SL I/O Sport Deck 2010 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 252 SL I/O Sport Deck 2010 has a 120-hp advantage over the Nautic Star 231 Hybrid 2022'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 231 Hybrid 2022 carries 74 gallons versus 66 gallons in the Nautic Star 252 SL I/O Sport Deck 2010. 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 252 SL I/O Sport Deck 2010 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Nautic Star 231 Hybrid 2022 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 Sport Deck 2010 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Nautic Star 252 SL I/O Sport Deck 2010 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 231 Hybrid 2022 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
Draft Min1.08 ft
Draft Minnot available
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
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal74
Fuel tank capacity - Gal66
Fuel tank capacity - Liters280.12
Fuel tank capacity - Liters249.84
Engine makeYamaha
Engine makenot available
Horsepower200 hp
HorsepowerMax: 320 hp
Drive typeinboard
Drive typeI/O
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail66 gal
Operational Info
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
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 Sport Deck
Model Yearnot available
Model Year201
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialComposite
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee