Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Starcraft Marine 12 2008 vs Starcraft Marine Starfire Series 2009 — Which Modified Vee Fits Your Needs?
When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Starcraft Marine 12 2008 and the Starcraft Marine Starfire Series 2009 are modified vee designs with aluminum construction — the buying decision usually comes down to a handful of practical questions: how many people are you putting on the water, how far do you trailer, and what does your tow vehicle weigh?
The Starcraft Marine 12 2008 carries a rated maximum of 10 hp. Engine data for the Starcraft Marine Starfire Series 2009 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Starcraft Marine Starfire Series 2009 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Starcraft Marine 12 2008 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 Starfire Series 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Starcraft Marine Starfire Series 2009 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 0,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Starcraft Marine 12 2008 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
MakeStarcraft Marine
Model12
ModelStarfire Series
Model Year2008
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam58 in. (147 cm)
Beam85 in
Beam - Meters1.47
Beam - Meters2.16
Beam - Inches58
Beam - Inches85
Deadrise7℃ (at transom)
Deadrisenot available
Depth - Detail21 in. (53 cm)
Depth - Detail22 in
Depth - Centimeters53.34
Depth - Centimeters55.88
Depth - Inches21
Depth - Inches22
Weight - DetailBoat Only: 124 lbs. (56.3 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg56.25
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.124
Weight - lbs.not available
Width [transom] - Detail55 in. (140 cm) Chine Width (at transom): 48 in. (122 cm)
Width [transom] - Detail85 in
Height [transom]For Engine: 15 in. (38 cm)
Height [transom]20 in
Length - Meters3.5
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet11
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Inches7
Length - Inches11
Length overall - Detail11 ft. 7 in. (3.5 m)
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Meters3.53
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Inches139
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thickness0.051 in. (0.13 cm)
Hull thickness0.1 in
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - DetailRequires portable fuel tank
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max10 hp (7.5 kW)
Engine maxnot available
Operational Info
Maximum capacity600 lbs. (272.2 kg)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people3 or 398 lbs. / 3 or 180.5 kg
Maximum people6