Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Starcraft Marine 230 MDX 2021 vs Starcraft Marine Elite 246 RE 2004 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Starcraft Marine 230 MDX 2021 vs Starcraft Marine Elite 246 RE 2004 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 Elite 246 RE 2004 tops out at 135 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 3 gallons in the Starcraft Marine Elite 246 RE 2004. 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 Elite 246 RE 2004 is rated for 15 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 Elite 246 RE 2004 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Starcraft Marine Elite 246 RE 2004 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 15 passengers and at 24,0 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 - Detail24 ft. 3 in
Length - Feet27
Length - Feet24
Length overall - Meters8.23
Length overall - Meters7.39
Length overall - Inches324
Length overall - Inches291
Beamnot available
Beam102 in
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches102
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail2,050 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg929.86
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.205
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches3
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal44
Fuel tank capacity - Gal3
Fuel tank capacity - Liters166.56
Fuel tank capacity - Liters113.56
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail30 gal
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutBoard
Engine maxnot available
Engine max135 hp
Operational Info
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity2,050 lbs
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people15
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeStarcraft Marine
Modelnot available
ModelElite 246 RE
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2004
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameternot available
Tube diameter25 in