Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Starcraft Marine 2150 RE Cuddy 2008 vs Starcraft Marine Aurora 2015 OB 2005 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Starcraft Marine 2150 RE Cuddy 2008 vs Starcraft Marine Aurora 2015 OB 2005 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Starcraft Marine 2150 RE Cuddy 2008 measures 21,0 feet overall (2008), giving it roughly 19,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Starcraft Marine Aurora 2015 OB 2005 at 2,0 feet (2005). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Starcraft Marine Aurora 2015 OB 2005 tips the scales at 238 lbs — 215 lbs less than the Starcraft Marine 2150 RE Cuddy 2008 at 23 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 225 hp, the Starcraft Marine Aurora 2015 OB 2005 has a 219-hp advantage over the Starcraft Marine 2150 RE Cuddy 2008's 6-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 Aurora 2015 OB 2005 carries 51 gallons versus 45 gallons in the Starcraft Marine 2150 RE Cuddy 2008. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
Both boats are rated for 12 passengers — a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.
Bottom line: The Starcraft Marine 2150 RE Cuddy 2008 at 21,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Starcraft Marine Aurora 2015 OB 2005 at 2,0 ft wins on trailering ease, likely lower purchase price, and simpler docking — a solid choice for a buyer who wants more boat for less money.
General Boat Info
MakeStarcraft Marine
MakeStarcraft Marine
Model2150 RE Cuddy
ModelAurora 2015 OB
Model Year2008
Model Year2005
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam102 in. (259 cm)
Beam102 in. (259 cm)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches102
Deadrise17° (at transom)
Deadrise13℃
Depth - Detail32 in. (81 cm)
Depth - Detail30 in. (76 cm)
Depth - Centimeters81.28
Depth - Centimeters76.2
Depth - Inches32
Depth - Inches3
Weight - DetailBoat Only: 2,300 lbs. (952.6 kg)
Weight - Detail2,380 lbs. (1,079.6 kg)
Weight - kg1043.26
Weight - kg1079.55
Weight - lbs.23
Weight - lbs.238
Width [transom] - Detail99 in. (252 cm) Chine Width (at transom): 76 in. (193 cm)
Width [transom] - Detail94 in. (239 cm) Chine Width (at transom): 86 in. (218 cm)
Height [transom]N/A
Height [transom]25 in. (64 cm)
Length - Meters6.5
Length - Meters6.2
Length - Feet21
Length - Feet2
Length - Inches2
Length - Inches4
Length [over all with swim platform]23 ft. 3 in. (7.1 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 2 in. (6.5 m)
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 4 in. (6.2 m)
Length overall - Meters6.45
Length overall - Meters6.2
Length overall - Inches254
Length overall - Inches244
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail45 gal. (170.3 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail51 gal. (193.1 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters170.34
Fuel tank capacity - Liters193.06
Fuel tank capacity - Gal45
Fuel tank capacity - Gal51
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max6.2 MPI 320 hp (239 kW)
Engine max225 hp (168 kw)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,900 lbs. (861.8 kg)
Maximum capacity2,485 lbs. (1,127.2 kg)
Maximum people12 or 1,675 lbs. / 12 or 759.8 kg
Maximum people12
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over all25 ft. 2 in. (7.7 m)
Trailer - Length over all25 ft. 11 in. (7.9 m)
Trailer - WeightPackage Weight w/ 6.2 MPI Merc.: 3,728 lbs. (1,691 kg)
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - DetailTowing Wt. W/225 4s Merc: 4,685 lbs. (2,125.1 kg)