Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Starcraft Marine Aurora 2210 OB 2005 vs Starcraft Marine Limited 1915 OB 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Starcraft Marine Aurora 2210 OB 2005 vs Starcraft Marine Limited 1915 OB 2012 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Starcraft Marine Aurora 2210 OB 2005 at 21,0 ft versus Starcraft Marine Limited 1915 OB 2012 at 19,0 ft. At 284 lbs and 225 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class — either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 250 hp, the Starcraft Marine Aurora 2210 OB 2005 has a 50-hp advantage over the Starcraft Marine Limited 1915 OB 2012's 200-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 51 gal and 51 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Starcraft Marine Aurora 2210 OB 2005 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Starcraft Marine Limited 1915 OB 2012 caps at 1. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Starcraft Marine Aurora 2210 OB 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Starcraft Marine Aurora 2210 OB 2005 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 12 passengers and at 21,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Starcraft Marine Limited 1915 OB 2012 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 1 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeStarcraft Marine
MakeStarcraft Marine
ModelAurora 2210 OB
ModelLimited 1915 OB
Model Year2005
Model Year2012
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam102 in. (259 cm)
Beam102 in
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches102
Deadrise17℃
Deadrisenot available
Depth - Detail32 in. (81 cm)
Depth - Detail30 in
Depth - Centimeters81.28
Depth - Centimeters76.2
Depth - Inches32
Depth - Inches3
Weight - Detail2,840 lbs. (1,288.2 kg)
Weight - Detail2,250 lbs
Weight - kg1288.2
Weight - kg1020.58
Weight - lbs.284
Weight - lbs.225
Width [transom] - Detail94 in. (239 cm) Chine Width (at transom): 90 in. (229 cm)
Width [transom] - Detail94 in
Height [transom]25 in. (64 cm)
Height [transom]20 in
Length - Meters6.6
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet21
Length - Feet19
Length - Inches6
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 6 in. (6.6 m)
Length overall - Detail19 ft
Length overall - Meters6.55
Length overall - Meters5.79
Length overall - Inches258
Length overall - Inches228
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail51 gal. (193.1 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail51 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters193.06
Fuel tank capacity - Liters193.06
Fuel tank capacity - Gal51
Fuel tank capacity - Gal51
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max250 hp (187 kw)
Engine max200 hp
Engine makenot available
Engine makeMercury
Engine modelnot available
Engine model115 ELPT Optimax
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,500 lbs. (1,134 kg)
Maximum capacity2,250 lbs
Maximum people12
Maximum people1
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailTowing Wt. W/225 4s Merc: 5,350 lbs. (2,426.8 kg)
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - Length over all26 ft. 2 in. (7.8 m)
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - WeightTowing: 3,510 lbs