Matching a modified vee Starcraft Marine 179 PRO V (side console) 2008 against a pontoon Starcraft Marine 240 RE Cruise 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 240 RE Cruise 2010 measures 24,0 feet overall (2010), giving it roughly 6,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Starcraft Marine 179 PRO V (side console) 2008 at 18,0 feet (2008). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Starcraft Marine 179 PRO V (side console) 2008 tips the scales at 1 075 lbs — 890 lbs more than the Starcraft Marine 240 RE Cruise 2010 at 185 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.

Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 90 hp for the Starcraft Marine 179 PRO V (side console) 2008 and 90 hp for the Starcraft Marine 240 RE Cruise 2010. 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. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 21 gal and 24 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.

For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Starcraft Marine 240 RE Cruise 2010 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Starcraft Marine 179 PRO V (side console) 2008 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 240 RE Cruise 2010 could be the deciding factor.