When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Starcraft Marine 191 IO 2008 and the Starcraft Marine SF DLX 168 Pro Troller 2013 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 power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 60 hp, the Starcraft Marine SF DLX 168 Pro Troller 2013 has a 57-hp advantage over the Starcraft Marine 191 IO 2008's 3-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.

For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Starcraft Marine 191 IO 2008 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Starcraft Marine SF DLX 168 Pro Troller 2013 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Starcraft Marine 191 IO 2008 could be the deciding factor.