Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Starcraft Marine Alaskan 15 DLX 2013 vs Starcraft Marine Futura 180 SC 2004 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Starcraft Marine Alaskan 15 DLX 2013 vs Starcraft Marine Futura 180 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.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 35 hp, the Starcraft Marine Alaskan 15 DLX 2013 has a 33-hp advantage over the Starcraft Marine Futura 180 SC 2004's 2-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Starcraft Marine Futura 180 SC 2004 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Starcraft Marine Alaskan 15 DLX 2013 caps at 4. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Starcraft Marine Futura 180 SC 2004 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Starcraft Marine Futura 180 SC 2004 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 7 passengers and at 0,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Starcraft Marine Alaskan 15 DLX 2013 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 4 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeStarcraft Marine
MakeStarcraft Marine
ModelAlaskan 15 DLX
ModelFutura 180 SC
Model Year2013
Model Year2004
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters1.73
Beam - Meters2.54
Beam - Inches68
Beam - Inches1
Depth - Detail21 in
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters53.34
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches21
Depth - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail270 lbs
Weight - Detail1330 lbs
Weight - kg122.47
Weight - kg603.28
Weight - lbs.27
Weight - lbs.133
Width [transom] - Detail59 in
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Length - Feet14.92
Length - Feetnot available
Length overall - Detail14 ft. 11 in
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 2 in
Length overall - Meters4.55
Length overall - Meters5.54
Length overall - Inches179
Length overall - Inches218
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise19℃
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail17 in
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.43
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] inches17
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail29 in
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.74
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches29
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail24 in
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters0.61
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches24
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]25 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 max35 hp
Engine max2
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail52 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters196.84
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal52
Operational Info
Maximum capacity850 lbs
Maximum capacity1700 lbs
Maximum people4
Maximum people7 persons