Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Starcraft Marine 178 SC 2010 vs Starcraft Marine Futura 180 DC 2004 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Starcraft Marine 178 SC 2010 vs Starcraft Marine Futura 180 DC 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.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 75 hp, the Starcraft Marine 178 SC 2010 has a 73-hp advantage over the Starcraft Marine Futura 180 DC 2004's 2-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 Futura 180 DC 2004 carries 52 gallons versus 21 gallons in the Starcraft Marine 178 SC 2010. 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 Futura 180 DC 2004 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Starcraft Marine 178 SC 2010 caps at 4. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Starcraft Marine Futura 180 DC 2004 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Starcraft Marine Futura 180 DC 2004 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 7 passengers and at 0,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Starcraft Marine 178 SC 2010 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 4 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeStarcraft Marine
MakeStarcraft Marine
Model178 SC
ModelFutura 180 DC
Model Year201
Model Year2004
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.06
Beam - Meters2.54
Beam - Inches81
Beam - Inches1
Depth - Detail17 in
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters43.18
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches17
Depth - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail965 lbs
Weight - Detail1330 lbs
Weight - kg437.72
Weight - kg603.28
Weight - lbs.965
Weight - lbs.133
Width [transom] - Detail81 in
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height [transom]20 in
Height [transom]25 in
Length - Feet17.5
Length - Feetnot available
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 6 in
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 2 in
Length overall - Meters5.33
Length overall - Meters5.54
Length overall - Inches21
Length overall - Inches218
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise19℃
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail17 in
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.43
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] inches17
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail29 in
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.74
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches29
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail24 in
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters0.61
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches24
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thickness0.080 in
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail21 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail52 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters79.49
Fuel tank capacity - Liters196.84
Fuel tank capacity - Gal21
Fuel tank capacity - Gal52
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Horsepower75 hp
Horsepowernot available
Engine maxnot available
Engine max2
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,075 lbs
Maximum capacity1700 lbs
Maximum people4
Maximum people7 persons
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over all22 ft. 0 in
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - WeightTowing Weight: 2,025 lbs
Trailer - Weightnot available