Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Starcraft Marine 2310 IO 2008 vs Starcraft Marine 246 4 Point RE CR 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a modified vee Starcraft Marine 2310 IO 2008 against a pontoon Starcraft Marine 246 4 Point RE CR 2008 means you're likely deciding between two genuinely different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Starcraft Marine 246 4 Point RE CR 2008 measures 22,0 feet overall (2008), giving it roughly 20,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Starcraft Marine 2310 IO 2008 at 2,0 feet (2008). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Starcraft Marine 246 4 Point RE CR 2008 tips the scales at 2 315 lbs — 2 060 lbs less than the Starcraft Marine 2310 IO 2008 at 255 lbs. That difference is meaningful if you're working within a half-ton or three-quarter-ton truck's tow rating, especially once you factor in a motor, gear, and fuel.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 125 hp, the Starcraft Marine 246 4 Point RE CR 2008 has a 119-hp advantage over the Starcraft Marine 2310 IO 2008's 6-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Starcraft Marine 2310 IO 2008 carries 51 gallons versus 3 gallons in the Starcraft Marine 246 4 Point RE CR 2008. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
Both boats are rated for 12 passengers — a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.
Bottom line: The Starcraft Marine 246 4 Point RE CR 2008 at 22,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Starcraft Marine 2310 IO 2008 at 2,0 ft wins on trailering ease, likely lower purchase price, and simpler docking — a solid choice for a buyer who wants more boat for less money.
General Boat Info
MakeStarcraft Marine
MakeStarcraft Marine
Model2310 IO
Model246 4 Point RE CR
Model Year2008
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam102 in. (259 cm)
Beam102 in. (259 cm)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches102
Deadrise13℃ (at transom)
Deadrisenot available
Depth - Detail33 in. (84 cm)
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters83.82
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches33
Depth - Inchesnot available
Weight - DetailBoat Only: 2,550 lbs. (1,156.7 kg)
Weight - DetailBoat Only: 2,315 lbs. (1,050.1 kg)
Weight - kg1156.66
Weight - kg1050.07
Weight - lbs.255
Weight - lbs.2315
Width [transom] - Detail94 in. (239 cm) Chine Width (at transom): 88 in. (224 cm)
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height [transom]N/A
Height [transom]For Engine: 20 in. (51 cm)
Length - Meters6.3
Length - Meters6.8
Length - Feet2
Length - Feet22
Length - Inches7
Length - Inches3
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 7 in. (6.3 m)
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 3 in. (6.8 m)
Length overall - Meters6.27
Length overall - Meters6.78
Length overall - Inches247
Length overall - Inches267
Height - Detailnot available
Height - DetailFence: 27 in. (69 cm)
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters0.69
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches27
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typePontoon
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail51 gal. (193.1 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail30 gal. (113.6 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters193.06
Fuel tank capacity - Liters113.56
Fuel tank capacity - Gal51
Fuel tank capacity - Gal3
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max6.2 l MPI 320 hp (239 kW)
Engine max125 hp (86 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,890 lbs. (857.3 kg)
Maximum capacity2,405 lbs. (1,090 kg)
Maximum people12 or 1,700 lbs. / 12 or 771.1 kg
Maximum people12 or 1,700 lbs. / 12 or 771 kg
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over all25 ft. 11 in. (7.9 m)
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - WeightPackage Weight w/ 6.2 MPI Merc.: 4,100 lbs. (1,859.8 kg)
Trailer - Weightnot available
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameternot available
Tube diameter25 in. (64 cm)
Tube gaugenot available
Tube gaugeAluminum: .08 in. (.203 cm)