Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Starcraft Marine 230 MDX 2021 vs Starcraft Marine STX 206 Viper 2013: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Starcraft Marine 230 MDX 2021 vs Starcraft Marine STX 206 Viper 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 STX 206 Viper 2013 tops out at 300 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 STX 206 Viper 2013 carries 50 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 STX 206 Viper 2013 caps at 6. 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 STX 206 Viper 2013 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 6 that costs less to run day-to-day.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail27.00 ft
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 6 in.
Length - Feet27
Length - Feet20.5
Length overall - Meters8.23
Length overall - Meters6.25
Length overall - Inches324
Length overall - Inches246
Beamnot available
Beam96 in.
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches96
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail25 in.
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters63.5
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches25
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail2,400 lbs.
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg1088.62
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.2400
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail92 in.
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]25 in.
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal44
Fuel tank capacity - Gal50
Fuel tank capacity - Liters166.56
Fuel tank capacity - Liters189.27
Engine makenot available
Engine makeMercury
Engine modelnot available
Engine model150 XL FourStroke
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail50 gal.
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Engine maxnot available
Engine max300 hp
Operational Info
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity2,200 lbs.
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people6
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeStarcraft Marine
Modelnot available
ModelSTX 206 Viper
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2013
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Length over all26 ft. 5 in.
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - Weight4,595 lbs.