Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Starcraft Marine C-Star 1800 I/O 2004 vs Starcraft Marine Crossover 220 SCX I/O 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Starcraft Marine C-Star 1800 I/O 2004 vs Starcraft Marine Crossover 220 SCX I/O 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 320 hp, the Starcraft Marine Crossover 220 SCX I/O 2013 has a 301-hp advantage over the Starcraft Marine C-Star 1800 I/O 2004's 19-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 3 gal and 5 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Starcraft Marine Crossover 220 SCX I/O 2013 is rated for 13 passengers, while the Starcraft Marine C-Star 1800 I/O 2004 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 Crossover 220 SCX I/O 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Starcraft Marine Crossover 220 SCX I/O 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 13 passengers and at 21,6 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Starcraft Marine C-Star 1800 I/O 2004 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
ModelC-Star 1800 I/O
ModelCrossover 220 SCX I/O
Model Year2004
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.39
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches94
Beam - Inches102
Deadrise15℃
Deadrisenot available
Weight - Detail1725 lbs
Weight - Detail3,500 lbs
Weight - kg782.45
Weight - kg1587.57
Weight - lbs.1725
Weight - lbs.35
Height - Detail33 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters0.84
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches33
Height - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 1 in
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 7 in
Length overall - Meters5.51
Length overall - Meters6.58
Length overall - Inches217
Length overall - Inches259
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail37 in. interior
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters93.98
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches37
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail94 in
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet21.58
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail30 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail50 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters113.56
Fuel tank capacity - Liters189.27
Fuel tank capacity - Gal3
Fuel tank capacity - Gal5
Engine max19
Engine max320 hp
Engine makenot available
Engine makeMercruiser
Engine modelnot available
Engine model5.0 MPI Alpha
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeI/O
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1300 lbs
Maximum capacity2,050 lbs
Maximum people8 persons
Maximum people13
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Length over all25 ft. 4 in
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - Weight4,705 lbs