Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Starcraft Marine 2009 OB 2010 vs Starcraft Marine Starfire 190 2004 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Starcraft Marine 2009 OB 2010 vs Starcraft Marine Starfire 190 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.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 225 hp, the Starcraft Marine 2009 OB 2010 has a 210-hp advantage over the Starcraft Marine Starfire 190 2004's 15-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 2009 OB 2010 carries 51 gallons versus 32 gallons in the Starcraft Marine Starfire 190 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 2009 OB 2010 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Starcraft Marine Starfire 190 2004 caps at 8. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Starcraft Marine 2009 OB 2010 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Starcraft Marine 2009 OB 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 190 2004 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 8 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeStarcraft Marine
MakeStarcraft Marine
Model2009 OB
ModelStarfire 19
Model Year201
Model Year2004
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.26
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches89
Deadrise13°
Deadrise15℃
Depth - Detail30 in
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters76.2
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches3
Depth - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail2,405 lbs
Weight - Detail1183 lbs
Weight - kg1090.89
Weight - kg536.6
Weight - lbs.2405
Weight - lbs.1183
Width [transom] - Detail94 in
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height [transom]25 in
Height [transom]20 in
Length - Feet20.33
Length - Feetnot available
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 4 in
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 9 in
Length overall - Meters6.2
Length overall - Meters5.72
Length overall - Inches244
Length overall - Inches225
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail13 in
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.33
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] inches13
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail26 in
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.66
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches26
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail29 in
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters0.74
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches29
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail51 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail32 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters193.06
Fuel tank capacity - Liters121.13
Fuel tank capacity - Gal51
Fuel tank capacity - Gal32
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max225 hp
Engine max15
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,485 lbs
Maximum capacity1800 lbs
Maximum people12 or 1,700 lbs
Maximum people8 persons
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over all25 ft. 11 in
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - WeightTowing Weight: 3,680 lbs
Trailer - Weightnot available