Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Starcraft Marine 230 MDX 2021 vs Starcraft Marine Crossover 201 SCX OB 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Starcraft Marine 230 MDX 2021 vs Starcraft Marine Crossover 201 SCX OB 2013 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 Crossover 201 SCX OB 2013 tops out at 225 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 5 gallons in the Starcraft Marine Crossover 201 SCX OB 2013. 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 Crossover 201 SCX OB 2013 is rated for 12 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 Crossover 201 SCX OB 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Starcraft Marine Crossover 201 SCX OB 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 12 passengers and at 20,3 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. 4 in
Length - Feet27
Length - Feet20.33
Length overall - Meters8.23
Length overall - Meters6.2
Length overall - Inches324
Length overall - Inches244
Beamnot available
Beam102 in
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches102
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail37 in
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters93.98
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches37
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail2,715 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg1231.5
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.2715
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail94 in
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal44
Fuel tank capacity - Gal5
Fuel tank capacity - Liters166.56
Fuel tank capacity - Liters189.27
Engine makenot available
Engine makeMercury
Engine modelnot available
Engine model150XL FourStroke
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail50 gal
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Engine maxnot available
Engine max225 hp
Operational Info
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,890 lbs
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people12
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeStarcraft Marine
Modelnot available
ModelCrossover 201 SCX OB
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2013
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Length over all24 ft. 1 in
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - Weight3,920 lbs