Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Starcraft Marine 230 MDX 2021 vs Starcraft Marine Super Fisherman 180 2006 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Starcraft Marine 230 MDX 2021 vs Starcraft Marine Super Fisherman 180 2006 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 Super Fisherman 180 2006 tops out at 200 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 32 gallons in the Starcraft Marine Super Fisherman 180 2006. 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 Super Fisherman 180 2006 is rated for 9 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 Super Fisherman 180 2006 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Starcraft Marine Super Fisherman 180 2006 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 9 passengers and at 18,0 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 - Detail18 ft. 7 in. (5.7 m)
Length - Feet27
Length - Feet18
Length overall - Meters8.23
Length overall - Meters5.66
Length overall - Inches324
Length overall - Inches223
Beamnot available
Beam100 in. (254 cm)
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.54
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches1
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise19℃
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail29 in. (74 cm)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters73.66
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches29
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail17 in. (43 cm)
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. (74 cm)
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.74
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches29
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail1,330 lbs. (603.3 kg)
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg603.28
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.133
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail99 in. (251 cm) Chine Width (at transom): 84 in. (213 cm)
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]25 in. (64 cm)
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters5.7
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches7
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal44
Fuel tank capacity - Gal32
Fuel tank capacity - Liters166.56
Fuel tank capacity - Liters121.13
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail32 gal. (121.1 l)
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Engine maxnot available
Engine max200 hp (149 kw)
Operational Info
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,985 lbs. (900.4 kg)
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people9
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeStarcraft Marine
Modelnot available
ModelSuper Fisherman 18
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2006
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thickness0.100 in. (.254 cm)
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Length over all23 ft. 0 in. (7.0 m)
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - WeightTowing Wt. W/200 Merc Opt: 3,057 lbs. (1,386.7 kg)