Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Starcraft Marine 180 RE Cruise 2010 vs Starcraft Marine SLS 3 Q DH 2022 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Starcraft Marine 180 RE Cruise 2010 vs Starcraft Marine SLS 3 Q DH 2022 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 Starcraft Marine 180 RE Cruise 2010 carries a rated maximum of 50 hp. Engine data for the Starcraft Marine SLS 3 Q DH 2022 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Starcraft Marine 180 RE Cruise 2010 is rated for 9 passengers, while the Starcraft Marine SLS 3 Q DH 2022 caps at 7. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Starcraft Marine 180 RE Cruise 2010 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Starcraft Marine 180 RE Cruise 2010 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 9 passengers and at 18,3 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Starcraft Marine SLS 3 Q DH 2022 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 7 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeStarcraft Marine
Makenot available
Model180 RE Cruise
Modelnot available
Model Year201
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam96 in
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches96
Beam - Inchesnot available
Depth - Detail27 in
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters68.58
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches27
Depth - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail1,425 lbs
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg646.37
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.1425
Weight - lbs.not available
Height [transom]20 in
Height [transom]not available
Length - Feet18.25
Length - Feet25
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 3 in
Length overall - Detail25.00 ft
Length overall - Meters5.56
Length overall - Meters7.62
Length overall - Inches219
Length overall - Inches300
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialnot available
Hull typePontoon
Hull typenot available
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter23 in
Tube diameternot available
Tube gauge0.080 in
Tube gaugenot available
Number of tubes2
Number of tubesnot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeoutboard
Engine max50 hp
Engine maxnot available
Engine makenot available
Engine makeMercury
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,750 lbs
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people9 or 950 lbs
Maximum peoplenot available
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower