Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Starcraft Marine 226 Cruise 2011 vs Starcraft Marine Jon 1232 2006 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Starcraft Marine 226 Cruise 2011 vs Starcraft Marine Jon 1232 2006 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 150 hp, the Starcraft Marine 226 Cruise 2011 has a 144-hp advantage over the Starcraft Marine Jon 1232 2006's 6-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Starcraft Marine 226 Cruise 2011 is rated for 11 passengers, while the Starcraft Marine Jon 1232 2006 caps at 2. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Starcraft Marine 226 Cruise 2011 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Starcraft Marine 226 Cruise 2011 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 11 passengers and at 22,3 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Starcraft Marine Jon 1232 2006 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 2 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeStarcraft Marine
MakeStarcraft Marine
Model226 Cruise
ModelJon 1232
Model Year2011
Model Year2006
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam102 in
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail2,100 lbs
Weight - Detail120 lbs
Weight - kg952.54
Weight - kg54.43
Weight - lbs.21
Weight - lbs.12
Height [transom]22 in
Height [transom]15 in
Length - Feet22.25
Length - Feetnot available
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 3 in
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Meters6.78
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Inches267
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail16 in
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters40.64
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches16
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - DetailBottom: 32 in
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialnot available
Hull typePontoon
Hull typenot available
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thickness0.50 in
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail24 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters90.85
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal24
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max150 hp
Engine max6 hp (4.5 kw)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,200 lbs
Maximum capacity390 lbs. (176.9 kg)
Maximum people11
Maximum people2