Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Starcraft Marine 230 MDX 2021 vs Starcraft Marine Crossover 220 SCX OB 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Starcraft Marine 230 MDX 2021 vs Starcraft Marine Crossover 220 SCX OB 2012 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 220 SCX OB 2012 tops out at 250 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 Crossover 220 SCX OB 2012 carries 75 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 Crossover 220 SCX OB 2012 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 Crossover 220 SCX OB 2012 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Starcraft Marine Crossover 220 SCX OB 2012 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 13 passengers and at 21,6 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
Length - Feet27
Length - Feet21.58
Length overall - Meters8.23
Length overall - Meters6.58
Length overall - Inches324
Length overall - Inches259
Beamnot available
Beam102 in
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches102
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail3,500 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg1587.57
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.35
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal44
Fuel tank capacity - Gal75
Fuel tank capacity - Liters166.56
Fuel tank capacity - Liters283.91
Engine makenot available
Engine makeMercury
Engine modelnot available
Engine model150 XL Optimax
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail75 gal
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Engine maxnot available
Engine max250 hp
Operational Info
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,825 lbs
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people13
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeStarcraft Marine
Modelnot available
ModelCrossover 220 SCX OB
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2012
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeTri-Hull