Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Starcraft Marine 1886 2008 vs Starcraft Marine Starcaster 2009: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Starcraft Marine 1886 2008 is a flat-bottom design and the Starcraft Marine Starcaster 2009 is a modified-V design, so you're likely deciding between two noticeably different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.
The Starcraft Marine 1886 2008 carries a rated maximum of 50 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 1886 2008 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 1886 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Starcraft Marine 1886 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 6 passengers and at 18,0 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
Model Year2008
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam85 in. (216 cm)
Beam81 in.
Beam - Meters2.16
Beam - Meters2.06
Beam - Inches85
Beam - Inches81
Deadrise4℃ (at transom)
Deadrisenot available
Depth - Detail21 in. (53 cm)
Depth - Detail17 in.
Depth - Centimeters53.34
Depth - Centimeters43.18
Depth - Inches21
Depth - Inches17
Draft [drive up] - Detail8 in. (20 cm)
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.2
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] inches8
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail20 in. (51 cm)
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.51
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches20
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - DetailBoat Only / Standard Tiller Steering: 824 lbs. (373.8 kg) Boat Only w/ Opt. Console & Helm Seat: 878 lbs. (398.3 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg398.25
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.878
Weight - lbs.not available
Width [transom] - Detail85 in. (216 cm) Chine Width (at transom): 60 in. (152 cm)
Width [transom] - Detail81 in.
Height [transom]For Engine: 20 in. (51 cm)
Height [transom]20 in.
Length - Meters5.7
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet18
Length - Feet17
Length - Inches7
Length - Inches6
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 7 in. (5.7 m)
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 6 in.
Length overall - Meters5.66
Length overall - Meters5.33
Length overall - Inches223
Length overall - Inches210
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thickness0.100 in. (0.254 cm)
Hull thickness0.08 in.
Hull typeFlat
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail19 gal. (71.9 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters71.92
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal19
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine maxStandarrd Tiller Steering: 50 hp (37 kW) Optional Console: 125 hp (93 kW)
Engine maxnot available
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,585 lbs. (719 kg)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people6 or 800 lbs. / 6 or 362.9 kg
Maximum people4
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over all23 ft. 10 in. (7.3 m)
Trailer - Length over all22 ft.
Trailer - WeightTowing Weight w/ 115 Merc. 4s: 2,110 lbs. (957.1 kg)
Trailer - Weightnot available