Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Starcraft Marine 180 SC 2010 vs Starcraft Marine Starcaster 2009 — A Close Look at Two Modified Vees
When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Starcraft Marine 180 SC 2010 and the Starcraft Marine Starcaster 2009 are modified vee designs with aluminum construction — the buying decision usually comes down to a handful of practical questions: how many people are you putting on the water, how far do you trailer, and what does your tow vehicle weigh?
The Starcraft Marine 180 SC 2010 carries a rated maximum of 125 hp. Engine data for the Starcraft Marine Starcaster 2009 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 SC 2010 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Starcraft Marine Starcaster 2009 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 180 SC 2010 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Starcraft Marine 180 SC 2010 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 18,9 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Starcraft Marine Starcaster 2009 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
Model180 SC
ModelStarcaster
Model Year201
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.26
Beam - Meters2.06
Beam - Inches89
Beam - Inches81
Depth - Detail22 in
Depth - Detail17 in
Depth - Centimeters55.88
Depth - Centimeters43.18
Depth - Inches22
Depth - Inches17
Weight - Detail875 lbs
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg396.89
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.875
Weight - lbs.not available
Width [transom] - Detail85 in
Width [transom] - Detail81 in
Height [transom]20 in
Height [transom]20 in
Length - Feet18.92
Length - Feet17
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 11 in
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 6 in
Length overall - Meters5.77
Length overall - Meters5.33
Length overall - Inches227
Length overall - Inches21
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches6
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thickness0.100 in
Hull thickness0.08 in
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail23 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters87.06
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal23
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Horsepower125 hp
Horsepowernot available
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,450 lbs
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people6
Maximum people4
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over all22 ft. 11 in
Trailer - Length over all22 ft
Trailer - WeightTowing Weight: 2,013 lbs
Trailer - Weightnot available