Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Starcraft Marine 206 RE CR 2008 vs Starcraft Marine Futura 180 DC 2004 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Starcraft Marine 206 RE CR 2008 vs Starcraft Marine Futura 180 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.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 115 hp, the Starcraft Marine 206 RE CR 2008 has a 113-hp advantage over the Starcraft Marine Futura 180 DC 2004's 2-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 Futura 180 DC 2004 carries 52 gallons versus 3 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 206 RE CR 2008 is rated for 10 passengers, while the Starcraft Marine Futura 180 DC 2004 caps at 7. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Starcraft Marine 206 RE CR 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Starcraft Marine 206 RE CR 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 10 passengers and at 2,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Starcraft Marine Futura 180 DC 2004 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 7 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeStarcraft Marine
MakeStarcraft Marine
Model206 RE CR
ModelFutura 180 DC
Model Year2008
Model Year2004
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam102 in. (259 cm)
Beam100 in
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.54
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches1
Weight - DetailBoat Only: 2,088 lbs. (947.1 kg)
Weight - Detail1330 lbs
Weight - kg947.1
Weight - kg603.28
Weight - lbs.2088
Weight - lbs.133
Height - DetailFence: 27 in. (69 cm)
Height - Detail24 in
Height - Meters0.69
Height - Meters0.61
Height - Inches27
Height - Inches24
Height [transom]For Engine: 20 in. (51 cm)
Height [transom]25 in
Length - Meters6.2
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet2
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Inches3
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 3 in. (6.2 m)
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 2 in
Length overall - Meters6.17
Length overall - Meters5.54
Length overall - Inches243
Length overall - Inches218
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise19℃
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail17 in
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.43
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] inches17
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail29 in
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.74
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches29
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typePontoon
Hull typenot available
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter25 in. (64 cm)
Tube diameternot available
Tube gaugeAluminum: .08 in. (.203 cm)
Tube gaugenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail30 gal. (113.6 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail52 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters113.56
Fuel tank capacity - Liters196.84
Fuel tank capacity - Gal3
Fuel tank capacity - Gal52
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Engine max115 hp (86 kW)
Engine max2
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,155 lbs. (977.5 kg)
Maximum capacity1700 lbs
Maximum people10 or 1,410 lbs. / 10 or 639.6 kg
Maximum people7 persons