Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Starcraft Marine 230 MDX 2021 vs Starcraft Marine Aurora 2210 I/O 2006: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Starcraft Marine 230 MDX 2021 vs Starcraft Marine Aurora 2210 I/O 2006 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 Aurora 2210 I/O 2006 tops out at 8 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 Aurora 2210 I/O 2006 carries 51 gallons versus 44 gallons in the Starcraft Marine 230 MDX 2021. 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 Aurora 2210 I/O 2006 is rated for 13 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 Aurora 2210 I/O 2006 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Starcraft Marine Aurora 2210 I/O 2006 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 13 passengers and at 21,0 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 - Detail21 ft. 7 in. (6.6 m)
Length - Feet27
Length - Feet21
Length overall - Meters8.23
Length overall - Meters6.58
Length overall - Inches324
Length overall - Inches259
Beamnot available
Beam102 in. (259 cm)
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches102
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise17℃
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail32 in. (81 cm)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters81.28
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches32
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail2,945 lbs. (1,335.9 kg)
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg1335.83
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.2945
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail94 in. (239 cm) Chine Width (at transom): 90 in. (229 cm)
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters6.6
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches7
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal44
Fuel tank capacity - Gal51
Fuel tank capacity - Liters166.56
Fuel tank capacity - Liters193.06
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail51 gal. (193.1 l)
Drive typenot available
Drive typeI/O
Engine maxnot available
Engine max8.1 l 496 MAG HO 425 hp (317 kw)
Operational Info
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,900 lbs. (861.8 kg)
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people13
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeStarcraft Marine
Modelnot available
ModelAurora 2210 I/O
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2006
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Length over all25 ft. 4 in. (7.7 m)
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - WeightW/8.1 MAG Merc: 4,585 lbs. (2,079.8 kg)