Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Starcraft Marine Alaskan 13 DLX 2012 vs Starcraft Marine Freedom 180 Freedom TL 2022 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Starcraft Marine Alaskan 13 DLX 2012 vs Starcraft Marine Freedom 180 Freedom TL 2022 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 Alaskan 13 DLX 2012 carries a rated maximum of 25 hp. Engine data for the Starcraft Marine Freedom 180 Freedom TL 2022 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Starcraft Marine Freedom 180 Freedom TL 2022 is rated for 5 passengers, while the Starcraft Marine Alaskan 13 DLX 2012 caps at 3. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Starcraft Marine Freedom 180 Freedom TL 2022 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Starcraft Marine Freedom 180 Freedom TL 2022 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 5 passengers and at 18,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Starcraft Marine Alaskan 13 DLX 2012 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 3 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeStarcraft Marine
Makenot available
ModelAlaskan 13 DLX
Modelnot available
Model Year2012
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam66 in
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters1.68
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches66
Beam - Inchesnot available
Depth - Detail20 in
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters50.8
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches2
Depth - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail225 lbs
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg102.06
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.225
Weight - lbs.not available
Width [transom] - Detail56 in
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height [transom]LS bracket height
Height [transom]not available
Length - Feet12.92
Length - Feet18
Length overall - Detail12 ft. 11 in
Length overall - Detail18.00 ft
Length overall - Meters3.94
Length overall - Meters5.49
Length overall - Inches155
Length overall - Inches216
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialnot available
Hull thickness0.064 in. bottom gauge 0.060 in. side gauge 0.064 rib gauge
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typeOther
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max25 hp
Engine maxnot available
Operational Info
Maximum capacity700 lbs
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people3
Maximum peoplenot available
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower