Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Starcraft Marine 226 RE CR 2010 vs Starcraft Marine Aurora 2009 O/B 2004 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Starcraft Marine 226 RE CR 2010 vs Starcraft Marine Aurora 2009 O/B 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 2010 has a 148-hp advantage over the Starcraft Marine Aurora 2009 O/B 2004's 2-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 2009 O/B 2004 carries 51 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 Aurora 2009 O/B 2004 caps at 12. 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 Aurora 2009 O/B 2004 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 12 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeStarcraft Marine
MakeStarcraft Marine
Model226 RE CR
ModelAurora 2009 O/B
Model Year201
Model Year2004
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches102
Depth - Detail27 in
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters68.58
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches27
Depth - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail1,950 lbs
Weight - Detail2405 lbs
Weight - kg884.5
Weight - kg1090.89
Weight - lbs.195
Weight - lbs.2405
Height [transom]20 in
Height [transom]25 in
Length - Feet22.25
Length - Feetnot available
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 3 in
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 4 in
Length overall - Meters6.78
Length overall - Meters6.2
Length overall - Inches267
Length overall - Inches244
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise13℃
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail30 in
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters0.76
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches3
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialFiberglass
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 - Detail51 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters90.85
Fuel tank capacity - Liters193.06
Fuel tank capacity - Gal24
Fuel tank capacity - Gal51
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max150 hp
Engine max2
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,200 lbs
Maximum capacity2200 lbs
Maximum people14 or 1,700 lbs
Maximum people12 persons