Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Starcraft Marine 226 RE 2008 vs Starcraft Marine SLS 3 2021 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Starcraft Marine 226 RE 2008 vs Starcraft Marine SLS 3 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 2008 carries a rated maximum of 150 hp. Engine data for the Starcraft Marine SLS 3 2021 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 3 gal and 6 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Starcraft Marine 226 RE 2008 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Starcraft Marine SLS 3 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 RE 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Starcraft Marine 226 RE 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 SLS 3 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 RE
Modelnot available
Model Year2008
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam102 in. (259 cm)
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inchesnot available
Weight - DetailBoat Only: 2,315 lbs. (1,050.1 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg1050.07
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.2315
Weight - lbs.not available
Height - DetailFence: 27 in. (69 cm)
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters0.69
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches27
Height - Inchesnot available
Height [transom]For Engine: 20 in. (51 cm)
Height [transom]not available
Length - Meters6.8
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet22
Length - Feet25
Length - Inches3
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 3 in. (6.8 m)
Length overall - Detail25.00 ft
Length overall - Meters6.78
Length overall - Meters7.62
Length overall - Inches267
Length overall - Inches300
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialnot available
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 - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters113.56
Fuel tank capacity - Liters227.12
Fuel tank capacity - Gal3
Fuel tank capacity - Gal6
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Engine max150 hp (112 kW)
Engine maxnot available
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,405 lbs. (1,090.9 kg)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people12 or 1,700 lbs. / 12 or 771.1 kg
Maximum peoplenot available
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower