Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Starcraft Marine 230 MDX 2021 vs Starcraft Marine SS 229 Center Console OB 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Starcraft Marine 230 MDX 2021 vs Starcraft Marine SS 229 Center Console OB 2008 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 SS 229 Center Console OB 2008 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 SS 229 Center Console OB 2008 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 SS 229 Center Console OB 2008 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 SS 229 Center Console OB 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Starcraft Marine SS 229 Center Console OB 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 12 passengers and at 21,0 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 - Detailnot available
Length - Feet27
Length - Feet21
Length overall - Meters8.23
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Inches324
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Beamnot available
Beam102 in. (259 cm)
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches102
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise17℃ (at transom)
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail32 in. (81 cm)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters81.28
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches32
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - DetailBoat Only: 2,840 lbs. (1,288.2 kg)
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg1288.2
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.284
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail94 in. (239 cm) Chine Width (at transom): 90 in. (229 cm)
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]For Engine: 25 in. (64 cm)
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters6.6
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches6
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length [over all with swim platform]21 ft. 6 in. (6.6 m)
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal44
Fuel tank capacity - Gal75
Fuel tank capacity - Liters166.56
Fuel tank capacity - Liters283.91
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail75 gal. (184 l)
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Engine maxnot available
Engine max250 hp (187 kW)
Operational Info
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity2,500 lbs. (1,134 kg)
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people12 or 1,725 lbs. / 12 or 782 kg
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeStarcraft Marine
Modelnot available
ModelSS 229 Center Console OB
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2008
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Length over all26 ft. 2 in. (7.8 m)
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - WeightPackage Weight w/ 8.1 MAG Merc.: 4,166 lbs. (1,867 kg)