Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Starcraft Marine 246 RE CR 2008 vs Starcraft Marine Limited 2010 OB 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Starcraft Marine 246 RE CR 2008 vs Starcraft Marine Limited 2010 OB 2007 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 246 RE CR 2008 measures 24,0 feet overall (2008), giving it roughly 22,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Starcraft Marine Limited 2010 OB 2007 at 2,0 feet (2007). At 2 417 lbs and 2 365 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class — either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 225 hp, the Starcraft Marine Limited 2010 OB 2007 has a 75-hp advantage over the Starcraft Marine 246 RE CR 2008's 150-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 Limited 2010 OB 2007 carries 51 gallons versus 3 gallons in the Starcraft Marine 246 RE CR 2008. 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 246 RE CR 2008 is rated for 14 passengers, while the Starcraft Marine Limited 2010 OB 2007 caps at 12. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Starcraft Marine 246 RE CR 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Starcraft Marine 246 RE CR 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 14 passengers and at 24,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Starcraft Marine Limited 2010 OB 2007 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 12 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeStarcraft Marine
MakeStarcraft Marine
Model246 RE CR
ModelLimited 2010 OB
Model Year2008
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam102 in. (259 cm)
Beam102 in. (259 cm)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches102
Weight - DetailBoat Only: 2,417 lbs. (1,096.4 kg)
Weight - Detail2,365 lbs. (1,072.8 kg)
Weight - kg1096.33
Weight - kg1072.75
Weight - lbs.2417
Weight - lbs.2365
Height - DetailFence: 27 in. (69 cm)
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters0.69
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches27
Height - Inchesnot available
Height [transom]For Engine: 20 in. (51 cm)
Height [transom]20 in. (51 cm)
Length - Meters7.4
Length - Meters6.2
Length - Feet24
Length - Feet2
Length - Inches3
Length - Inches4
Length overall - Detail24 ft. 3 in. (7.4 m)
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 4 in. (6.2 m)
Length overall - Meters7.39
Length overall - Meters6.2
Length overall - Inches291
Length overall - Inches244
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise13℃
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail30 in. (76 cm)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters76.2
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches3
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail94 in. (239 cm) Chine Width (at transom): 86 in. (218 cm)
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typePontoon
Hull typenot available
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter25 in. (64 cm)
Tube diameternot available
Tube gaugeAluminum: .08 in. (.203 cm)
Tube gaugenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail30 gal. (113.6 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail51 gal. (193.1 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters113.56
Fuel tank capacity - Liters193.06
Fuel tank capacity - Gal3
Fuel tank capacity - Gal51
Engine max150 hp (112 kW)
Engine max225 hp (168 kW)
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,590 lbs. (1,174.8 kg)
Maximum capacity2,485 lbs. (1,127.2 kg)
Maximum people14 or 1,950 lbs. / 14 or 884.5 kg
Maximum people12 or 1,700 lbs. (771.1 kg)
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Length over all25 ft. 11 in. (7.9 m)
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - WeightPackage Weight with 225 Merc. Verado: 3,640 lbs. (1,651.1 kg)