Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Starcraft Marine 226 RE CR 2010 vs Starcraft Marine 230 MDX 2021: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Starcraft Marine 226 RE CR 2010 vs Starcraft Marine 230 MDX 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 RE CR 2010 carries a rated maximum of 150 hp. Engine data for the Starcraft Marine 230 MDX 2021 wasn't available in our records - check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Starcraft Marine 230 MDX 2021 carries 44 gallons versus 24 gallons in the Starcraft Marine 226 RE CR 2010. 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 2010 is rated for 14 passengers, while the Starcraft Marine 230 MDX 2021 caps at 8. 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 2010 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Starcraft Marine 226 RE CR 2010 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 14 passengers and at 22,3 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Starcraft Marine 230 MDX 2021 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 8 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeStarcraft Marine
Makenot available
Model226 RE CR
Modelnot available
Model Year2010
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam102 in.
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inchesnot available
Depth - Detail27 in.
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters68.58
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches27
Depth - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail1,950 lbs.
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg884.5
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.1950
Weight - lbs.not available
Height [transom]20 in.
Height [transom]not available
Length - Feet22.25
Length - Feet27
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 3 in.
Length overall - Detail27.00 ft
Length overall - Meters6.78
Length overall - Meters8.23
Length overall - Inches267
Length overall - Inches324
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialnot available
Hull typePontoon
Hull typenot available
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter25 in.
Tube diameternot available
Tube gauge0.080 in.
Tube gaugenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail24 gal.
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters90.85
Fuel tank capacity - Liters166.56
Fuel tank capacity - Gal24
Fuel tank capacity - Gal44
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 people14 or 1,700 lbs.
Maximum peoplenot available
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower