Matching a flat Starcraft Marine 1448 2012 against a pontoon Starcraft Marine 246 4-PT RE CR 2010 means you're likely deciding between two genuinely different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Starcraft Marine 246 4-PT RE CR 2010 measures 24,3 feet overall (2010), giving it roughly 10,3 additional feet of deck space compared to the Starcraft Marine 1448 2012 at 14,0 feet (2012). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Starcraft Marine 246 4-PT RE CR 2010 tips the scales at 225 lbs — 199 lbs less than the Starcraft Marine 1448 2012 at 26 lbs. That difference is meaningful if you're working within a half-ton or three-quarter-ton truck's tow rating, especially once you factor in a motor, gear, and fuel.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 150 hp, the Starcraft Marine 246 4-PT RE CR 2010 has a 125-hp advantage over the Starcraft Marine 1448 2012's 25-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Starcraft Marine 246 4-PT RE CR 2010 is rated for 14 passengers, while the Starcraft Marine 1448 2012 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 246 4-PT RE CR 2010 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Starcraft Marine 246 4-PT RE CR 2010 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 14 passengers and at 24,3 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Starcraft Marine 1448 2012 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 3 that costs less to run day-to-day.