Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Starcraft Marine 1232 2010 vs Starcraft Marine C-Star 186 SC 2004 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Starcraft Marine 1232 2010 vs Starcraft Marine C-Star 186 SC 2004 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.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 6 hp for the Starcraft Marine 1232 2010 and 15 hp for the Starcraft Marine C-Star 186 SC 2004. Real-world performance will come down more to which motor is actually bolted on, its load at the time, and whether it's a 4-stroke or 2-stroke setup.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Starcraft Marine C-Star 186 SC 2004 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Starcraft Marine 1232 2010 caps at 2. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Starcraft Marine C-Star 186 SC 2004 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Starcraft Marine C-Star 186 SC 2004 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 0,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Starcraft Marine 1232 2010 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 2 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeStarcraft Marine
MakeStarcraft Marine
Model1232
ModelC-Star 186 SC
Model Year201
Model Year2004
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters1.3
Beam - Meters2.34
Beam - Inches51
Beam - Inches92
Depth - Detail16 in
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters40.64
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches16
Depth - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail120 lbs
Weight - Detail1215 lbs
Weight - kg54.43
Weight - kg551.11
Weight - lbs.12
Weight - lbs.1215
Height [transom]15 in
Height [transom]20 in
Length - Feet16
Length - Feetnot available
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 5 in
Length overall - Meters4.88
Length overall - Meters5.61
Length overall - Inches192
Length overall - Inches221
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise15℃
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail13 in
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.33
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] inches13
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail25 in
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.64
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches25
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail27 in
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters0.69
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches27
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typeFlat
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel typeOther
Fuel typenot available
Engine max6 hp
Engine max15
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail32 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters121.13
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal32
Operational Info
Maximum capacity390 lbs
Maximum capacity1950 lbs
Maximum people2
Maximum people8 persons