Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Starcraft Marine 1648 2005 vs Starcraft Marine Limited Series 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Starcraft Marine 1648 2005 vs Starcraft Marine Limited Series 2009 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 Limited Series 2009 has a 115-hp advantage over the Starcraft Marine 1648 2005's 35-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
The Starcraft Marine 1648 2005 is rated for up to 4 people. Passenger data for the Starcraft Marine Limited Series 2009 wasn't available.
Bottom line: Performance buyers should lean toward the Starcraft Marine Limited Series 2009 and its 150-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the Starcraft Marine 1648 2005 with its 35-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.
General Boat Info
MakeStarcraft Marine
MakeStarcraft Marine
Model1648
ModelLimited Series
Model Year2005
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam72 in. (183 cm)
Beam102 in
Beam - Meters1.83
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches72
Beam - Inches102
Depth - Detail22 in. (56 cm)
Depth - Detail27 in
Depth - Centimeters55.88
Depth - Centimeters68.58
Depth - Inches22
Depth - Inches27
Weight - Detail295 lbs. (133.8 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg133.81
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.295
Weight - lbs.not available
Width [transom] - DetailBottom: 48 in. (122 cm)
Width [transom] - Detail20 in
Height [transom]20 in. (51 cm)
Height [transom]0.08 in
Length - Meters0.3
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet1
Length - Feetnot available
Length overall - Detail10 ft. 0 in. (0.3 m)
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Meters3.05
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Inches12
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Body / Hull
Hull thickness0.72 in. (1.83 mm)
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialWood
Hull typenot available
Hull typePontoon
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine max35 hp (26 kw)
Engine max150 hp
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail24 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters90.85
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal24
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity900 lbs. (408.2 kg)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people4
Maximum peoplenot available