Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Starcraft Marine 191 IO 2008 vs Starcraft Marine 230 MDX 2021 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Starcraft Marine 191 IO 2008 vs Starcraft Marine 230 MDX 2021 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 Starcraft Marine 191 IO 2008 carries a rated maximum of 3 hp. Engine data for the Starcraft Marine 230 MDX 2021 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Starcraft Marine 230 MDX 2021 carries 44 gallons versus 34 gallons in the Starcraft Marine 191 IO 2008. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
Both boats are rated for 8 passengers — a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.
Bottom line: The Starcraft Marine 230 MDX 2021 at 27,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Starcraft Marine 191 IO 2008 at 19,0 ft wins on trailering ease, likely lower purchase price, and simpler docking — a solid choice for a buyer who wants more boat for less money.
General Boat Info
MakeStarcraft Marine
Makenot available
Model191 IO
Modelnot available
Model Year2008
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam96 in. (244 cm)
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches96
Beam - Inchesnot available
Deadrise18℃ (at transom)
Deadrisenot available
Depth - Detail30 in. (76 cm)
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters76.2
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches3
Depth - Inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail24 in. (61 cm)
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.61
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] inches24
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail36 in. (91 cm)
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches36
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - DetailBoat Only: 1,532 lbs. (694.9 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg694.9
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.1532
Weight - lbs.not available
Width [transom] - Detail90 in. (229 cm) Chine Width (at transom): 81 in. (206 cm)
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Length - Meters5.8
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet19
Length - Feet27
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 0 in. (5.8 m)
Length overall - Detail27.00 ft
Length overall - Meters5.79
Length overall - Meters8.23
Length overall - Inches228
Length overall - Inches324
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialnot available
Hull thickness0.100 in. (0.254 cm)
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail34 gal. (128.7 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters128.7
Fuel tank capacity - Liters166.56
Fuel tank capacity - Gal34
Fuel tank capacity - Gal44
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeI/O
Drive typenot available
Engine max3.0 l - 135 hp (101 kW)
Engine maxnot available
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,000 lbs. (907.2 kg)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people8 or 1,200 lbs. / 8 or 544.3 kg
Maximum peoplenot available
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over all23 ft. 7 in. (7.2 m)
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - WeightTowing Weight w/ Merc. 3.0 l: 3,332 lbs. (1,511.4 kg)
Trailer - Weightnot available