Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Starcraft Marine Aurora 2210 I/O 2004 vs Starcraft Marine STX 206 Viper 2011 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Starcraft Marine Aurora 2210 I/O 2004 vs Starcraft Marine STX 206 Viper 2011 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 175-hp advantage over the Starcraft Marine STX 206 Viper 2011's 250-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 5 gallons in the Starcraft Marine STX 206 Viper 2011. 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 STX 206 Viper 2011 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 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 STX 206 Viper 2011 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 2210 I/O
ModelSTX 206 Viper
Model Year2004
Model Year2011
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches96
Deadrise17℃
Deadrisenot available
Weight - Detail2945 lbs
Weight - Detail1,535 lbs
Weight - kg1335.83
Weight - kg696.26
Weight - lbs.2945
Weight - lbs.1535
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 - Detail20 ft. 6 in
Length overall - Meters6.58
Length overall - Meters6.25
Length overall - Inches259
Length overall - Inches246
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail25 in
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters63.5
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches25
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail92 in
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]25 in
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet20.5
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail51 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail50 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters193.06
Fuel tank capacity - Liters189.27
Fuel tank capacity - Gal51
Fuel tank capacity - Gal5
Engine max425
Engine max250 hp
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1900 lbs
Maximum capacity2,200 lbs
Maximum people13 persons
Maximum people6
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Length over all26 ft. 6 in
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - WeightTowing Weight: 4,595 lbs