Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Starcraft Marine Bay 180 2013 vs Starcraft Marine Starfire Series 2009 — Which Modified Vee Fits Your Needs?
When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Starcraft Marine Bay 180 2013 and the Starcraft Marine Starfire Series 2009 are modified vee designs with fiberglass construction — the buying decision usually comes down to a handful of practical questions: how many people are you putting on the water, how far do you trailer, and what does your tow vehicle weigh?
The Starcraft Marine Bay 180 2013 carries a rated maximum of 115 hp. Engine data for the Starcraft Marine Starfire Series 2009 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Starcraft Marine Starfire Series 2009 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Starcraft Marine Bay 180 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 Starfire Series 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Starcraft Marine Starfire Series 2009 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 0,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Starcraft Marine Bay 180 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
ModelBay 18
ModelStarfire Series
Model Year2013
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.18
Beam - Meters2.16
Beam - Inches86
Beam - Inches85
Weight - Detail1,350 lbs
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg612.35
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.135
Weight - lbs.not available
Width [transom] - Detail84 in
Width [transom] - Detail85 in
Height [transom]20 in
Height [transom]20 in
Length - Feet17.83
Length - Feetnot available
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 10 in
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Meters5.44
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Inches214
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail22 in
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters55.88
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches22
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches11
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thickness0.1 in
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine makeYamaha
Engine makenot available
Engine modelF90LA
Engine modelnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail24 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters90.85
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal24
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max115 hp
Engine maxnot available
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,400 lbs
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people5
Maximum people6