Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Starcraft Marine 230 MDX 2021 vs Starcraft Marine Calais 2080 OB 2006 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Starcraft Marine 230 MDX 2021 vs Starcraft Marine Calais 2080 OB 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 Calais 2080 OB 2006 tops out at 200 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 Calais 2080 OB 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 230 MDX 2021 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Starcraft Marine Calais 2080 OB 2006 caps at 1. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Starcraft Marine 230 MDX 2021 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Starcraft Marine 230 MDX 2021 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 27,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Starcraft Marine Calais 2080 OB 2006 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 1 that costs less to run day-to-day.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail27.00 ft
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 0 in. (5.8 m)
Length - Feet27
Length - Feet19
Length overall - Meters8.23
Length overall - Meters5.79
Length overall - Inches324
Length overall - Inches228
Beamnot available
Beam102 in. (259 cm)
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches102
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise13℃
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail30 in. (76 cm)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters76.2
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches3
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail2,410 lbs. (1,093.2 kg)
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg1093.16
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.241
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail94 in. (239 cm) Chine Width (at transom): 87 in. (221 cm)
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]20 in. (51 cm)
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters5.8
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 typeOutboard
Engine maxnot available
Engine max200 hp (149 kw)
Operational Info
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity2,250 lbs. (1,020.6 kg)
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people1
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeStarcraft Marine
Modelnot available
ModelCalais 2080 OB
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2006
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Length over all25 ft. 11 in. (7.9 m)
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - WeightW/200 Merc Verado: 3,535 lbs. (1,603.5 kg)