Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Starcraft Marine 230 MDX 2021 vs Starcraft Marine Starfish 226 2011 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Starcraft Marine 230 MDX 2021 vs Starcraft Marine Starfish 226 2011 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 Starfish 226 2011 tops out at 150 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 24 gallons in the Starcraft Marine Starfish 226 2011. 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 Starfish 226 2011 is rated for 11 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 Starfish 226 2011 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Starcraft Marine Starfish 226 2011 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 11 passengers and at 22,3 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 - Detail22 ft. 3 in
Length - Feet27
Length - Feet22.25
Length overall - Meters8.23
Length overall - Meters6.78
Length overall - Inches324
Length overall - Inches267
Beamnot available
Beam102 in
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches102
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail27 in
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters68.58
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches27
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail1,950 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg884.5
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.195
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]20 in
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal44
Fuel tank capacity - Gal24
Fuel tank capacity - Liters166.56
Fuel tank capacity - Liters90.85
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail24 gal
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Engine maxnot available
Engine max150 hp
Operational Info
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity2,200 lbs
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people11
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeStarcraft Marine
Modelnot available
ModelStarfish 226
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2011
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typenot available
Hull typePontoon
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube gaugenot available
Tube gauge0.080 in