Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Starcraft Marine 226 RE CR 2008 vs Starcraft Marine Starfire 160 DC 2004 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Starcraft Marine 226 RE CR 2008 vs Starcraft Marine Starfire 160 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 150 hp, the Starcraft Marine 226 RE CR 2008 has a 75-hp advantage over the Starcraft Marine Starfire 160 DC 2004's 75-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 Starfire 160 DC 2004 carries 16 gallons versus 3 gallons in the Starcraft Marine 226 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 226 RE CR 2008 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Starcraft Marine Starfire 160 DC 2004 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Starcraft Marine 226 RE CR 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Starcraft Marine 226 RE CR 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 12 passengers and at 22,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Starcraft Marine Starfire 160 DC 2004 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 6 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeStarcraft Marine
MakeStarcraft Marine
Model226 RE CR
ModelStarfire 160 DC
Model Year2008
Model Year2004
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam102 in. (259 cm)
Beam83 in
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.11
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches83
Weight - DetailBoat Only: 2,315 lbs. (1,050.1 kg)
Weight - Detail785 lbs
Weight - kg1050.07
Weight - kg356.07
Weight - lbs.2315
Weight - lbs.785
Height - DetailFence: 27 in. (69 cm)
Height - Detail23 in
Height - Meters0.69
Height - Meters0.58
Height - Inches27
Height - Inches23
Height [transom]For Engine: 20 in. (51 cm)
Height [transom]20 in
Length - Meters6.8
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet22
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Inches3
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 3 in. (6.8 m)
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 1 in
Length overall - Meters6.78
Length overall - Meters4.9
Length overall - Inches267
Length overall - Inches193
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise12℃
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail12 in
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.3
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] inches12
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail21 in
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.53
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches21
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 - Detail16 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters113.56
Fuel tank capacity - Liters60.57
Fuel tank capacity - Gal3
Fuel tank capacity - Gal16
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Engine max150 hp (112 kW)
Engine max75
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,405 lbs. (1,090.9 kg)
Maximum capacity1350 lbs
Maximum people12 or 1,700 lbs. / 12 or 771.1 kg
Maximum people6 persons