Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Starcraft Marine 226 Cruise 2011 vs Starcraft Marine VR 6 OB 2021 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Starcraft Marine 226 Cruise 2011 vs Starcraft Marine VR 6 OB 2021 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 226 Cruise 2011 carries a rated maximum of 150 hp. Engine data for the Starcraft Marine VR 6 OB 2021 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 226 Cruise 2011 is rated for 11 passengers, while the Starcraft Marine VR 6 OB 2021 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 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 VR 6 OB 2021 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
Makenot available
Model226 Cruise
Modelnot available
Model Year2011
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam102 in
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail2,100 lbs
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg952.54
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.21
Weight - lbs.not available
Height [transom]22 in
Height [transom]not available
Length - Feet22.25
Length - Feet23
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 3 in
Length overall - Detail23.00 ft
Length overall - Meters6.78
Length overall - Meters7.01
Length overall - Inches267
Length overall - Inches276
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialnot available
Hull typePontoon
Hull typenot available
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 typenot available
Engine max150 hp
Engine maxnot available
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,200 lbs
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people11
Maximum peoplenot available
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower