Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Starcraft Marine 226 RE 2010 vs Starcraft Marine SF DLX 168 Pro Troller 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a pontoon Starcraft Marine 226 RE 2010 against a modified vee Starcraft Marine SF DLX 168 Pro Troller 2013 means you're likely deciding between two genuinely different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 150 hp, the Starcraft Marine 226 RE 2010 has a 90-hp advantage over the Starcraft Marine SF DLX 168 Pro Troller 2013's 60-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Starcraft Marine 226 RE 2010 is rated for 14 passengers, while the Starcraft Marine SF DLX 168 Pro Troller 2013 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Starcraft Marine 226 RE 2010 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Starcraft Marine 226 RE 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 SF DLX 168 Pro Troller 2013 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 5 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeStarcraft Marine
MakeStarcraft Marine
Model226 RE
ModelSF DLX 168 Pro Troller
Model Year201
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.06
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches81
Depth - Detail27 in
Depth - Detail25 in
Depth - Centimeters68.58
Depth - Centimeters63.5
Depth - Inches27
Depth - Inches25
Weight - Detail1,950 lbs
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg884.5
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.195
Weight - lbs.not available
Height [transom]20 in
Height [transom]not available
Length - Feet22.25
Length - Feet16
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 3 in
Length overall - Detail16 ft
Length overall - Meters6.78
Length overall - Meters4.88
Length overall - Inches267
Length overall - Inches192
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail74 in
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typePontoon
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thickness0.080 in. bottom gauge 0.064 in. side gauge 0.080 in. rib gauge
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 - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal24
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max150 hp
Engine max60 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,200 lbs
Maximum capacity700 lbs
Maximum people14 or 1,700 lbs
Maximum people5