Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Starcraft Marine 206 4-PT CR 2010 vs Starcraft Marine Islander 221 2004 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Starcraft Marine 206 4-PT CR 2010 vs Starcraft Marine Islander 221 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 115 hp, the Starcraft Marine 206 4-PT CR 2010 has a 93-hp advantage over the Starcraft Marine Islander 221 2004's 22-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 Islander 221 2004 carries 52 gallons versus 24 gallons in the Starcraft Marine 206 4-PT CR 2010. 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 206 4-PT CR 2010 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Starcraft Marine Islander 221 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 206 4-PT CR 2010 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Starcraft Marine 206 4-PT CR 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 Islander 221 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
Model206 4-PT CR
ModelIslander 221
Model Year201
Model Year2004
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches96
Depth - Detail27 in
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters68.58
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches27
Depth - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail1,850 lbs
Weight - Detail1850 lbs
Weight - kg839.15
Weight - kg839.15
Weight - lbs.185
Weight - lbs.185
Height [transom]20 in
Height [transom]not available
Length - Feet20.25
Length - Feetnot available
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 3 in
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 6 in
Length overall - Meters6.17
Length overall - Meters6.86
Length overall - Inches243
Length overall - Inches27
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise18℃
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail22 in
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.56
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] inches22
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail34 in
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.86
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches34
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail30 in
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters0.76
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches3
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typePontoon
Hull typenot available
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter25 in
Tube diameternot available
Tube gauge0.080 in
Tube gaugenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail24 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail52 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters90.85
Fuel tank capacity - Liters196.84
Fuel tank capacity - Gal24
Fuel tank capacity - Gal52
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max115 hp
Engine max22
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,000 lbs
Maximum capacity2000 lbs
Maximum people12 or 1,410 lbs
Maximum people8 persons