Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Starcraft Marine Aurora 2015 OB 2006 vs Starcraft Marine Freedom Series 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Starcraft Marine Aurora 2015 OB 2006 vs Starcraft Marine Freedom Series 2009 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 Aurora 2015 OB 2006 carries a rated maximum of 225 hp. Engine data for the Starcraft Marine Freedom Series 2009 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Starcraft Marine Aurora 2015 OB 2006 carries 51 gallons versus 23 gallons in the Starcraft Marine Freedom Series 2009. 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 Aurora 2015 OB 2006 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Starcraft Marine Freedom Series 2009 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Starcraft Marine Aurora 2015 OB 2006 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Starcraft Marine Aurora 2015 OB 2006 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 12 passengers and at 2,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Starcraft Marine Freedom Series 2009 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 6 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeStarcraft Marine
MakeStarcraft Marine
ModelAurora 2015 OB
ModelFreedom Series
Model Year2006
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam102 in. (259 cm)
Beam89 in
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.26
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches89
Deadrise13℃
Deadrisenot available
Depth - Detail30 in. (76 cm)
Depth - Detail22 in
Depth - Centimeters76.2
Depth - Centimeters55.88
Depth - Inches3
Depth - Inches22
Weight - Detail2,405 lbs. (1,090.9 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg1090.89
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.2405
Weight - lbs.not available
Width [transom] - Detail94 in. (239 cm) Chine Width (at transom): 86 in. (218 cm)
Width [transom] - Detail85 in
Height [transom]25 in. (64 cm)
Height [transom]20 in
Length - Meters6.2
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet2
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Inches4
Length - Inches11
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 4 in. (6.2 m)
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Meters6.2
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Inches244
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thickness0.1 in
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail51 gal. (193.1 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail23 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters193.06
Fuel tank capacity - Liters87.06
Fuel tank capacity - Gal51
Fuel tank capacity - Gal23
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max225 hp (168 kw)
Engine maxnot available
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,485 lbs. (1,127.2 kg)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people12
Maximum people6
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over all25 ft. 11 in. (7.9 m)
Trailer - Length over all22 ft. 11 in
Trailer - WeightW/225 Merc Verado: 3,441 lbs. (1,560.8 kg)
Trailer - WeightTowing Weight: 2,013 lbs