Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Starcraft Marine 1800 IO 2008 vs Starcraft Marine Limited I/O Series 2009 — Which Modified Vee Fits Your Needs?
When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Starcraft Marine 1800 IO 2008 and the Starcraft Marine Limited I/O Series 2009 are modified vee designs with fiberglass 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 1800 IO 2008 carries a rated maximum of 4 hp. Engine data for the Starcraft Marine Limited I/O Series 2009 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.
The Starcraft Marine 1800 IO 2008 is rated for up to 8 people. Passenger data for the Starcraft Marine Limited I/O Series 2009 wasn't available.
Bottom line: The Starcraft Marine 1800 IO 2008 and Starcraft Marine Limited I/O Series 2009 are closely matched on the specs that matter most. Test-ride both on the water you actually use, check current dealer pricing, and factor in long-term service access before you sign.
General Boat Info
MakeStarcraft Marine
MakeStarcraft Marine
Model1800 IO
ModelLimited I/O Series
Model Year2008
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam92 in. (234 cm)
Beam102 in
Beam - Meters2.34
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches92
Beam - Inches102
Deadrise14℃ (at transom)
Deadrisenot available
Depth - Detail33 in. (84 cm)
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters83.82
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches33
Depth - Inchesnot available
Weight - DetailBoat Only: 1,725 lbs. (782.5 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg782.45
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.1725
Weight - lbs.not available
Width [transom] - Detail82 in. (208 cm) Chine Width (at transom): 78 in. (198 cm)
Width [transom] - Detail94 in
Height [transom]N/A
Height [transom]not available
Length - Meters5.5
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet18
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Inches1
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 1 in. (5.5 m)
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Meters5.51
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Inches217
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail30 gal. (113.6 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters113.56
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal3
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeI/O
Engine max4.3 MPI 220 hp (164 kW) (4.3 l includes remote oil filter)
Engine maxnot available
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,450 lbs. (657.7 kg)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people8 or 1,200 lbs. / 8 or 544.3 kg
Maximum peoplenot available
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over all22 ft. 3 in. (6.8 m)
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - WeightPackage Weight w/ 4.3 MPI Merc.: 2,838 lbs. (1,287.3 kg)
Trailer - Weightnot available