Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Starcraft Marine Aurora 2210 I/O 2004 vs Starcraft Marine C-Star 186 SC 2005 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Starcraft Marine Aurora 2210 I/O 2004 vs Starcraft Marine C-Star 186 SC 2005 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 425 hp, the Starcraft Marine Aurora 2210 I/O 2004 has a 275-hp advantage over the Starcraft Marine C-Star 186 SC 2005's 150-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Starcraft Marine Aurora 2210 I/O 2004 carries 51 gallons versus 32 gallons in the Starcraft Marine C-Star 186 SC 2005. 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 2210 I/O 2004 is rated for 13 passengers, while the Starcraft Marine C-Star 186 SC 2005 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 Aurora 2210 I/O 2004 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Starcraft Marine Aurora 2210 I/O 2004 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 13 passengers and at 0,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Starcraft Marine C-Star 186 SC 2005 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 8 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeStarcraft Marine
MakeStarcraft Marine
ModelAurora 2210 I/O
ModelC-Star 186 SC
Model Year2004
Model Year2005
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam102 in
Beam89 in. (226 cm)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.26
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches89
Deadrise17℃
Deadrise15℃
Weight - Detail2945 lbs
Weight - Detail1,215 lbs. (551.1 kg)
Weight - kg1335.83
Weight - kg551.11
Weight - lbs.2945
Weight - lbs.1215
Height - Detail32 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters0.81
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches32
Height - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 7 in
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 5 in. (5.6 m)
Length overall - Meters6.58
Length overall - Meters5.61
Length overall - Inches259
Length overall - Inches221
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail23 in. (58 cm)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters58.42
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches23
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail13 in. (33 cm)
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. (64 cm)
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.64
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches25
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail89 in. (226 cm) Chine Width (at transom): 73 in. (185 cm)
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]20 in. (51 cm)
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters5.6
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet18
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches5
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thickness0.100 (.254 cm)
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail51 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail32 gal. (121.1 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters193.06
Fuel tank capacity - Liters121.13
Fuel tank capacity - Gal51
Fuel tank capacity - Gal32
Engine max425
Engine max150 hp (112 kw)
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1900 lbs
Maximum capacity1,950 lbs. (884.5 kg)
Maximum people13 persons
Maximum people8
Trailer Info
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - DetailTowing Wt. W/115 4s Merc): 2,641 lbs. (1,198.0 kg)
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Length over all22 ft. 6 in. (6.9 m)