Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Starcraft Marine 230 MDX 2021 vs Starcraft Marine C-Star 186 DC 2005 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Starcraft Marine 230 MDX 2021 vs Starcraft Marine C-Star 186 DC 2005 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 C-Star 186 DC 2005 tops out at 150 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 32 gallons in the Starcraft Marine C-Star 186 DC 2005. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
Both boats are rated for 8 passengers — a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.
Bottom line: The Starcraft Marine 230 MDX 2021 at 27,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Starcraft Marine C-Star 186 DC 2005 at 18,0 ft wins on trailering ease, likely lower purchase price, and simpler docking — a solid choice for a buyer who wants more boat for less money.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail27.00 ft
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 5 in. (5.6 m)
Length - Feet27
Length - Feet18
Length overall - Meters8.23
Length overall - Meters5.61
Length overall - Inches324
Length overall - Inches221
Beamnot available
Beam89 in. (226 cm)
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.26
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches89
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise15℃
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail23 in. (58 cm)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters58.42
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches23
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail13 in. (33 cm)
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.33
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] inches13
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail25 in. (64 cm)
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.64
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches25
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail1,265 lbs. (573.8 kg)
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg573.79
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.1265
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail89 in. (226 cm) Chine Width (at transom): 73 in. (185 cm)
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]20 in. (51 cm)
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters5.6
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches5
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal44
Fuel tank capacity - Gal32
Fuel tank capacity - Liters166.56
Fuel tank capacity - Liters121.13
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail32 gal. (121.1 l)
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Engine maxnot available
Engine max150 hp (112 kw)
Operational Info
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,950 lbs. (884.5 kg)
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people8
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeStarcraft Marine
Modelnot available
ModelC-Star 186 DC
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2005
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thickness0.100 (.254 cm)
Trailer Info
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - DetailTowing Wt. W/150 Merc Opt.: 2,691 lbs. (1,220.6 kg)
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Length over all22 ft. 6 in. (6.9 m)