The Starcraft Marine 246 RE CR 2010 vs Starcraft Marine Limited 1700 OB Fish 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 2010 measures 24,3 feet overall (2010), giving it roughly 8,3 additional feet of deck space compared to the Starcraft Marine Limited 1700 OB Fish 2007 at 16,0 feet (2007). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Starcraft Marine 246 RE CR 2010 tips the scales at 2 417 lbs — 2 265 lbs more than the Starcraft Marine Limited 1700 OB Fish 2007 at 152 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.

Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 150 hp for the Starcraft Marine 246 RE CR 2010 and 130 hp for the Starcraft Marine Limited 1700 OB Fish 2007. Real-world performance will come down more to which motor is actually bolted on, its load at the time, and whether it's a 4-stroke or 2-stroke setup. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Starcraft Marine Limited 1700 OB Fish 2007 carries 23 gallons versus 3 gallons in the Starcraft Marine 246 RE CR 2010. 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 2010 is rated for 14 passengers, while the Starcraft Marine Limited 1700 OB Fish 2007 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 246 RE CR 2010 could be the deciding factor.