Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Starcraft Marine 1915 OB 2010 vs Starcraft Marine Starfish 246 2004 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Starcraft Marine 1915 OB 2010 vs Starcraft Marine Starfish 246 2004 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Starcraft Marine Starfish 246 2004 measures 24,0 feet overall (2004), giving it roughly 5,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Starcraft Marine 1915 OB 2010 at 19,0 feet (2010). At 225 lbs and 205 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class — either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 200 hp, the Starcraft Marine 1915 OB 2010 has a 65-hp advantage over the Starcraft Marine Starfish 246 2004's 135-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Starcraft Marine 1915 OB 2010 carries 51 gallons versus 23 gallons in the Starcraft Marine Starfish 246 2004. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Starcraft Marine Starfish 246 2004 is rated for 15 passengers, while the Starcraft Marine 1915 OB 2010 caps at 10. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Starcraft Marine Starfish 246 2004 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Starcraft Marine Starfish 246 2004 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 15 passengers and at 24,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Starcraft Marine 1915 OB 2010 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 10 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeStarcraft Marine
MakeStarcraft Marine
Model1915 OB
ModelStarfish 246
Model Year201
Model Year2004
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches102
Deadrise13°
Deadrisenot available
Depth - Detail30 in
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters76.2
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches3
Depth - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail2,250 lbs
Weight - Detail2,050 lbs
Weight - kg1020.58
Weight - kg929.86
Weight - lbs.225
Weight - lbs.205
Width [transom] - Detail94 in
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height [transom]20 in
Height [transom]not available
Length - Feet19
Length - Feet24
Length overall - Detail19 ft
Length overall - Detail24 ft. 3 in
Length overall - Meters5.79
Length overall - Meters7.39
Length overall - Inches228
Length overall - Inches291
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches3
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail51 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail23 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters193.06
Fuel tank capacity - Liters87.06
Fuel tank capacity - Gal51
Fuel tank capacity - Gal23
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutBoard
Engine max200 hp
Engine max135 hp
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standard25 ELPTO Merc (includes propeller and 6.6 gal. fuel tank)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,250 lbs
Maximum capacity2,050 lbs
Maximum people10 or 1,400 lbs
Maximum people15
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over all25 ft. 11 in
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - WeightTowing Weight: 3,510 lbs
Trailer - Weightnot available
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameternot available
Tube diameter25 in