Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Starcraft Marine 240 RE Fish 2010 vs Starcraft Marine Aurora 2010 OB 2005: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Starcraft Marine 240 RE Fish 2010 vs Starcraft Marine Aurora 2010 OB 2005 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Starcraft Marine 240 RE Fish 2010 measures 24,0 feet overall (2010), giving it roughly 4,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Starcraft Marine Aurora 2010 OB 2005 at 20,0 feet (2005). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Starcraft Marine Aurora 2010 OB 2005 tips the scales at 2 315 lbs - 465 lbs less than the Starcraft Marine 240 RE Fish 2010 at 1 850 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 225 hp, the Starcraft Marine Aurora 2010 OB 2005 has a 135-hp advantage over the Starcraft Marine 240 RE Fish 2010's 90-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 Aurora 2010 OB 2005 carries 51 gallons versus 24 gallons in the Starcraft Marine 240 RE Fish 2010. 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 240 RE Fish 2010 at 24,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Starcraft Marine Aurora 2010 OB 2005 at 20,0 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
Model240 RE Fish
ModelAurora 2010 OB
Model Year2010
Model Year2005
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam96 in.
Beam102 in. (259 cm)
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches96
Beam - Inches102
Depth - Detail27 in.
Depth - Detail30 in. (76 cm)
Depth - Centimeters68.58
Depth - Centimeters76.2
Depth - Inches27
Depth - Inches30
Weight - Detail1,850 lbs.
Weight - Detail2,315 lbs. (1,050.1 kg)
Weight - kg839.15
Weight - kg1050.07
Weight - lbs.1850
Weight - lbs.2315
Height [transom]20 in.
Height [transom]20 in. (51 cm)
Length - Feet24
Length - Feet20
Length overall - Detail24 ft. 0 in.
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 4 in. (6.2 m)
Length overall - Meters7.32
Length overall - Meters6.2
Length overall - Inches288
Length overall - Inches244
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise13℃
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail94 in. (239 cm) Chine Width (at transom): 86 in. (218 cm)
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters6.2
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches4
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typePontoon
Hull typenot available
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter23 in.
Tube diameternot available
Tube gauge0.080 in.
Tube gaugenot available
Number of tubes2
Number of tubesnot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail24 gal.
Fuel tank capacity - Detail51 gal. (193.1 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters90.85
Fuel tank capacity - Liters193.06
Fuel tank capacity - Gal24
Fuel tank capacity - Gal51
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max90 hp
Engine max225 hp (168 kw)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,000 lbs.
Maximum capacity2,485 lbs. (1,127.2 kg)
Maximum people12 or 1,200 lbs.
Maximum people12
Trailer Info
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - DetailTowing Wt. W/225 4s Merc: 4,670 lbs. (2,118.3 kg)
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Length over all25 ft. 11 in. (7.9 m)