Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Starcraft Marine 12 TL 2011 vs Starcraft Marine SLS 1 2021 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Starcraft Marine 12 TL 2011 vs Starcraft Marine SLS 1 2021 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 150 hp, the Starcraft Marine SLS 1 2021 has a 80-hp advantage over the Starcraft Marine 12 TL 2011's 70-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Starcraft Marine 12 TL 2011 carries 23 gallons versus 4 gallons in the Starcraft Marine SLS 1 2021. 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 Starcraft Marine SLS 1 2021 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Starcraft Marine 12 TL 2011 caps at 3. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Starcraft Marine SLS 1 2021 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Starcraft Marine SLS 1 2021 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 22,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Starcraft Marine 12 TL 2011 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 3 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeStarcraft Marine
Makenot available
Model12 TL
Modelnot available
Model Year2011
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam63 in
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters1.6
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches63
Beam - Inchesnot available
Depth - Detail19 in
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters48.26
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches19
Depth - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail185 lbs
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg83.91
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.185
Weight - lbs.not available
Width [transom] - Detail56 in
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Length - Feet11.83
Length - Feet22
Length overall - Detail11 ft. 10 in
Length overall - Detail22.00 ft
Length overall - Meters3.61
Length overall - Meters6.71
Length overall - Inches142
Length overall - Inches264
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialnot available
Hull thickness0.064 in
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail23 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters87.06
Fuel tank capacity - Liters151.42
Fuel tank capacity - Gal23
Fuel tank capacity - Gal4
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeoutboard
Engine max70 hp
Engine maxnot available
Engine makenot available
Engine makeYamaha
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower150 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity700 lbs
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people3
Maximum peoplenot available
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower