Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Starcraft Marine 230 MDX 2021 vs Starcraft Marine Futura 180 DC 2004 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Starcraft Marine 230 MDX 2021 vs Starcraft Marine Futura 180 DC 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 Futura 180 DC 2004 tops out at 2 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 Futura 180 DC 2004 carries 52 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 Futura 180 DC 2004 caps at 7. 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 Futura 180 DC 2004 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 7 that costs less to run day-to-day.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail27.00 ft
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 2 in
Length - Feet27
Length - Feetnot available
Length overall - Meters8.23
Length overall - Meters5.54
Length overall - Inches324
Length overall - Inches218
Beamnot available
Beam100 in
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.54
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches1
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise19℃
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail17 in
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.43
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] inches17
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail29 in
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.74
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches29
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail1330 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg603.28
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.133
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail24 in
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters0.61
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches24
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]25 in
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal44
Fuel tank capacity - Gal52
Fuel tank capacity - Liters166.56
Fuel tank capacity - Liters196.84
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail52 gal
Engine maxnot available
Engine max2
Operational Info
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1700 lbs
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people7 persons
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeStarcraft Marine
Modelnot available
ModelFutura 180 DC
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2004
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum