Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Starcraft Marine 230 MDX 2021 vs Starcraft Marine SF 14 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Starcraft Marine 230 MDX 2021 vs Starcraft Marine SF 14 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 SF 14 2013 tops out at 35 hp. Engine specs for the Starcraft Marine 230 MDX 2021 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.
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 SF 14 2013 caps at 3. 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 SF 14 2013 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 3 that costs less to run day-to-day.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail27.00 ft
Length overall - Detail14 ft. 2 in
Length - Feet27
Length - Feet14.17
Length overall - Meters8.23
Length overall - Meters4.32
Length overall - Inches324
Length overall - Inches17
Beamnot available
Beam68 in
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters1.73
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches68
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail30 in
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters76.2
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches3
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail185 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg83.91
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.185
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail60 in
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal44
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters166.56
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Engine maxnot available
Engine max35 hp
Operational Info
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,000 lbs
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people3
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeStarcraft Marine
Modelnot available
ModelSF 14
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2013
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thickness0.064 in. bottom gauge 0.060 in. side gauge 0.064 in. rib gauge
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee