Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Starcraft Marine 230 MDX 2021 vs Starcraft Marine Classic 200 RE CR Fish 2006 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Starcraft Marine 230 MDX 2021 vs Starcraft Marine Classic 200 RE CR Fish 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 Classic 200 RE CR Fish 2006 tops out at 60 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 7 gallons in the Starcraft Marine Classic 200 RE CR Fish 2006. 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 Classic 200 RE CR Fish 2006 is rated for 9 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 Classic 200 RE CR Fish 2006 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Starcraft Marine Classic 200 RE CR Fish 2006 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 9 passengers and at 2,0 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 - Detail20 ft. 0 in. (6.1 m)
Length - Feet27
Length - Feet2
Length overall - Meters8.23
Length overall - Meters6.1
Length overall - Inches324
Length overall - Inches24
Beamnot available
Beam96 in. (244 cm)
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches96
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail27 in. (69 cm)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters68.58
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches27
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail1,535 lbs. (696.3 kg)
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg696.26
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.1535
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]20 in. (51 cm)
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters6.1
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal44
Fuel tank capacity - Gal6.6
Fuel tank capacity - Liters166.56
Fuel tank capacity - Liters26.5
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standard25 ELPTO Merc (19 kw) (includes propeller)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail6.6 gal. Quicksilver portable fuel tank
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Engine maxnot available
Engine max60 hp (45 kw)
Operational Info
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,700 lbs. (771.1 kg)
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people9
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeStarcraft Marine
Modelnot available
ModelClassic 200 RE CR Fish
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2006
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameternot available
Tube diameter23 in. (58 cm)
Tube gaugenot available
Tube gauge0.080 in. (.203 cm)