Matching a modified vee Starcraft Marine 180 T 2010 against a pontoon Starcraft Marine Limited 246 2011 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 Limited 246 2011 measures 24,3 feet overall (2011), giving it roughly 5,3 additional feet of deck space compared to the Starcraft Marine 180 T 2010 at 18,9 feet (2010). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Starcraft Marine Limited 246 2011 tips the scales at 2 417 lbs — 1 542 lbs less than the Starcraft Marine 180 T 2010 at 875 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 150 hp, the Starcraft Marine Limited 246 2011 has a 60-hp advantage over the Starcraft Marine 180 T 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 — 23 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 Limited 246 2011 is rated for 14 passengers, while the Starcraft Marine 180 T 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 Limited 246 2011 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Starcraft Marine Limited 246 2011 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 14 passengers and at 24,3 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Starcraft Marine 180 T 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.