Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Starcraft Marine 180 SC 2010 vs Starcraft Marine C-Star 186 DC 2004 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Starcraft Marine 180 SC 2010 vs Starcraft Marine C-Star 186 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 125 hp, the Starcraft Marine 180 SC 2010 has a 110-hp advantage over the Starcraft Marine C-Star 186 DC 2004's 15-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 C-Star 186 DC 2004 carries 32 gallons versus 23 gallons in the Starcraft Marine 180 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 C-Star 186 DC 2004 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Starcraft Marine 180 SC 2010 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Starcraft Marine C-Star 186 DC 2004 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Starcraft Marine C-Star 186 DC 2004 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 0,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Starcraft Marine 180 SC 2010 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 6 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeStarcraft Marine
MakeStarcraft Marine
Model180 SC
ModelC-Star 186 DC
Model Year201
Model Year2004
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.26
Beam - Meters2.34
Beam - Inches89
Beam - Inches92
Depth - Detail22 in
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters55.88
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches22
Depth - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail875 lbs
Weight - Detail1265 lbs
Weight - kg396.89
Weight - kg573.79
Weight - lbs.875
Weight - lbs.1265
Width [transom] - Detail85 in
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height [transom]20 in
Height [transom]20 in
Length - Feet18.92
Length - Feetnot available
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 11 in
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 5 in
Length overall - Meters5.77
Length overall - Meters5.61
Length overall - Inches227
Length overall - Inches221
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise15℃
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail13 in
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.33
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] inches13
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail25 in
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.64
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches25
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail27 in
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters0.69
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches27
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thickness0.100 in
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail23 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail32 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters87.06
Fuel tank capacity - Liters121.13
Fuel tank capacity - Gal23
Fuel tank capacity - Gal32
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Horsepower125 hp
Horsepowernot available
Engine maxnot available
Engine max15
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,450 lbs
Maximum capacity1950 lbs
Maximum people6
Maximum people8 persons
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over all22 ft. 11 in
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - WeightTowing Weight: 2,013 lbs
Trailer - Weightnot available