Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Starcraft Marine 200 RE Cruise 2010 vs Starcraft Marine Starfire 160 DC 2004 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Starcraft Marine 200 RE Cruise 2010 vs Starcraft Marine Starfire 160 DC 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.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 90 hp for the Starcraft Marine 200 RE Cruise 2010 and 75 hp for the Starcraft Marine Starfire 160 DC 2004. Real-world performance will come down more to which motor is actually bolted on, its load at the time, and whether it's a 4-stroke or 2-stroke setup.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Starcraft Marine 200 RE Cruise 2010 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Starcraft Marine Starfire 160 DC 2004 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Starcraft Marine 200 RE Cruise 2010 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Starcraft Marine 200 RE Cruise 2010 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 12 passengers and at 20,3 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Starcraft Marine Starfire 160 DC 2004 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 6 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeStarcraft Marine
MakeStarcraft Marine
Model200 RE Cruise
ModelStarfire 160 DC
Model Year201
Model Year2004
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Meters2.11
Beam - Inches96
Beam - Inches83
Depth - Detail27 in
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters68.58
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches27
Depth - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail1,850 lbs
Weight - Detail785 lbs
Weight - kg839.15
Weight - kg356.07
Weight - lbs.185
Weight - lbs.785
Height [transom]20 in
Height [transom]20 in
Length - Feet20.25
Length - Feetnot available
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 3 in
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 1 in
Length overall - Meters6.17
Length overall - Meters4.9
Length overall - Inches243
Length overall - Inches193
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise12℃
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail12 in
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.3
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] inches12
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail21 in
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.53
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches21
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail23 in
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters0.58
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches23
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typePontoon
Hull typenot available
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter23 in
Tube diameternot available
Tube gauge0.080 in
Tube gaugenot available
Number of tubes2
Number of tubesnot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max90 hp
Engine max75
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail16 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters60.57
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal16
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,000 lbs
Maximum capacity1350 lbs
Maximum people12 or 1,200 lbs
Maximum people6 persons