Matching a modified vee Starcraft Marine 179 Pro V 2010 against a pontoon Starcraft Marine 206 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Starcraft Marine 179 Pro V 2010 at 17,5 ft versus Starcraft Marine 206 RE CR 2010 at 20,3 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Starcraft Marine 206 RE CR 2010 tips the scales at 1 875 lbs — 800 lbs less than the Starcraft Marine 179 Pro V 2010 at 1 075 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 115 hp, the Starcraft Marine 206 RE CR 2010 has a 25-hp advantage over the Starcraft Marine 179 Pro V 2010's 90-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. 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 206 RE CR 2010 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Starcraft Marine 179 Pro V 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 206 RE CR 2010 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Starcraft Marine 206 RE CR 2010 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 12 passengers and at 20,3 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Starcraft Marine 179 Pro V 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.