Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Starcraft Marine 230 MDX 2021 vs Starcraft Marine 256 RE CR 2008: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Starcraft Marine 230 MDX 2021 vs Starcraft Marine 256 RE CR 2008 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 256 RE CR 2008 tops out at 175 hp. Engine specs for the Starcraft Marine 230 MDX 2021 aren't listed - confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Starcraft Marine 230 MDX 2021 carries 44 gallons versus 30 gallons in the Starcraft Marine 256 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 256 RE CR 2008 is rated for 18 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 256 RE CR 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Starcraft Marine 256 RE CR 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 18 passengers and at 25,0 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.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail27.00 ft
Length overall - Detail25 ft. 6 in. (7.8 m)
Length - Feet27
Length - Feet25
Length overall - Meters8.23
Length overall - Meters7.77
Length overall - Inches324
Length overall - Inches306
Beamnot available
Beam102 in. (259 cm)
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches102
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - DetailBoat Only: 2,855 lbs. (1,295.3 kg)
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg1295.01
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.2855
Height - Detailnot available
Height - DetailFence: 27 in. (69 cm)
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters0.69
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches27
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]For Engine: 20 in. (51 cm)
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters7.8
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches6
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal44
Fuel tank capacity - Gal30
Fuel tank capacity - Liters166.56
Fuel tank capacity - Liters113.56
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail30 gal. (113.6 l)
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Engine maxnot available
Engine max175 hp (131 kW)
Operational Info
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity3,240 lbs. (1,469.7 kg)
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people18 or 2,540 lbs. / 14 or 1,152.1 kg
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeStarcraft Marine
Modelnot available
Model256 RE CR
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2008
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typenot available
Hull typePontoon
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameternot available
Tube diameter25 in. (64 cm)
Tube gaugenot available
Tube gaugeAluminum: .08 in. (.203 cm)