The Starcraft Marine 206 RE CR 2008 is a pontoon design and the Starcraft Marine Crossover 220 SCX I/O 2013 is a deep-V design, so you're likely deciding between two noticeably different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.

On paper these two are close siblings in the size department - Starcraft Marine 206 RE CR 2008 at 20,0 ft versus Starcraft Marine Crossover 220 SCX I/O 2013 at 21,6 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Starcraft Marine Crossover 220 SCX I/O 2013 tips the scales at 3 500 lbs - 1 412 lbs less than the Starcraft Marine 206 RE CR 2008 at 2 088 lbs. That difference is meaningful if you're working within a half-ton or three-quarter-ton truck's tow rating, especially once you factor in a motor, gear, and fuel.

The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 320 hp, the Starcraft Marine Crossover 220 SCX I/O 2013 has a 205-hp advantage over the Starcraft Marine 206 RE CR 2008's 115-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 Crossover 220 SCX I/O 2013 carries 50 gallons versus 30 gallons in the Starcraft Marine 206 RE CR 2008. 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 Crossover 220 SCX I/O 2013 is rated for 13 passengers, while the Starcraft Marine 206 RE CR 2008 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 Crossover 220 SCX I/O 2013 could be the deciding factor.