Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Starcraft Marine Aurora 2210 I/O 2005 vs Starcraft Marine SF DLX 168 Pro Troller 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Starcraft Marine Aurora 2210 I/O 2005 vs Starcraft Marine SF DLX 168 Pro Troller 2013 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 60 hp, the Starcraft Marine SF DLX 168 Pro Troller 2013 has a 52-hp advantage over the Starcraft Marine Aurora 2210 I/O 2005's 8-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 Aurora 2210 I/O 2005 is rated for 13 passengers, while the Starcraft Marine SF DLX 168 Pro Troller 2013 caps at 5. 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 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Starcraft Marine Aurora 2210 I/O 2005 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 13 passengers and at 21,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Starcraft Marine SF DLX 168 Pro Troller 2013 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 5 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeStarcraft Marine
MakeStarcraft Marine
ModelAurora 2210 I/O
ModelSF DLX 168 Pro Troller
Model Year2005
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam102 in. (259 cm)
Beam81 in
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.06
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches81
Deadrise17℃
Deadrisenot available
Depth - Detail32 in. (81 cm)
Depth - Detail25 in
Depth - Centimeters81.28
Depth - Centimeters63.5
Depth - Inches32
Depth - Inches25
Weight - Detail2,945 lbs. (1,335.9 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg1335.83
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.2945
Weight - lbs.not available
Width [transom] - Detail94 in. (239 cm) Chine Width (at transom): 90 in. (229 cm)
Width [transom] - Detail74 in
Length - Meters6.6
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet21
Length - Feet16
Length - Inches7
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 7 in. (6.6 m)
Length overall - Detail16 ft
Length overall - Meters6.58
Length overall - Meters4.88
Length overall - Inches259
Length overall - Inches192
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thickness0.080 in. bottom gauge 0.064 in. side gauge 0.080 in. rib gauge
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail51 gal. (193.1 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters193.06
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal51
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max8.1 L 496 MAG HO 425 hp (317 kw)
Engine max60 hp
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,900 lbs. (861.8 kg)
Maximum capacity700 lbs
Maximum people13
Maximum people5
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailTowing Wt. W/496 HO Merc: 6,125 lbs. (2,778.3 kg)
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - Length over all25 ft. 4 in. (7.7 m)
Trailer - Length over allnot available