Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Starcraft Marine Alaskan 13 DLX 2013 vs Starcraft Marine C-Star 186 SC 2004 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Starcraft Marine Alaskan 13 DLX 2013 vs Starcraft Marine C-Star 186 SC 2004 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.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 25 hp for the Starcraft Marine Alaskan 13 DLX 2013 and 15 hp for the Starcraft Marine C-Star 186 SC 2004. 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.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Starcraft Marine C-Star 186 SC 2004 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Starcraft Marine Alaskan 13 DLX 2013 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 C-Star 186 SC 2004 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Starcraft Marine C-Star 186 SC 2004 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 0,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Starcraft Marine Alaskan 13 DLX 2013 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
MakeStarcraft Marine
ModelAlaskan 13 DLX
ModelC-Star 186 SC
Model Year2013
Model Year2004
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters1.68
Beam - Meters2.34
Beam - Inches66
Beam - Inches92
Depth - Detail20 in
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters50.8
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches2
Depth - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail225 lbs
Weight - Detail1215 lbs
Weight - kg102.06
Weight - kg551.11
Weight - lbs.225
Weight - lbs.1215
Width [transom] - Detail56 in
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Length - Feet12.92
Length - Feetnot available
Length overall - Detail12 ft. 11 in
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 5 in
Length overall - Meters3.94
Length overall - Meters5.61
Length overall - Inches155
Length overall - Inches221
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise15℃
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail13 in
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.33
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] inches13
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail25 in
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.64
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches25
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail27 in
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters0.69
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches27
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]20 in
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thickness0.064 in. bottom gauge 0.060 in. side gauge 0.064 in. rib gauge
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max25 hp
Engine max15
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail32 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters121.13
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal32
Operational Info
Maximum capacity700 lbs
Maximum capacity1950 lbs
Maximum people3
Maximum people8 persons