Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Starcraft Marine 206 RE CR 2008 vs Starcraft Marine STORM 176 DC PRO 2022 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Starcraft Marine 206 RE CR 2008 vs Starcraft Marine STORM 176 DC PRO 2022 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 Starcraft Marine 206 RE CR 2008 carries a rated maximum of 115 hp. Engine data for the Starcraft Marine STORM 176 DC PRO 2022 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.
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 STORM 176 DC PRO 2022 caps at 5. 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 STORM 176 DC PRO 2022 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 5 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeStarcraft Marine
Makenot available
Model206 RE CR
Modelnot available
Model Year2008
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam102 in. (259 cm)
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inchesnot available
Weight - DetailBoat Only: 2,088 lbs. (947.1 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg947.1
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.2088
Weight - lbs.not available
Height - DetailFence: 27 in. (69 cm)
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters0.69
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches27
Height - Inchesnot available
Height [transom]For Engine: 20 in. (51 cm)
Height [transom]not available
Length - Meters6.2
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet2
Length - Feet17
Length - Inches3
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 3 in. (6.2 m)
Length overall - Detail17.00 ft
Length overall - Meters6.17
Length overall - Meters5.18
Length overall - Inches243
Length overall - Inches204
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialnot available
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 - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters113.56
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal3
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typeOther
Engine max115 hp (86 kW)
Engine maxnot available
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,155 lbs. (977.5 kg)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people10 or 1,410 lbs. / 10 or 639.6 kg
Maximum peoplenot available
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower