Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Starcraft Marine C-Star 1800 I/O 2006 vs Starcraft Marine Starfire Series 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Starcraft Marine C-Star 1800 I/O 2006 vs Starcraft Marine Starfire Series 2009 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 Starcraft Marine C-Star 1800 I/O 2006 carries a rated maximum of 4 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 C-Star 1800 I/O 2006 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Starcraft Marine Starfire Series 2009 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 C-Star 1800 I/O 2006 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Starcraft Marine C-Star 1800 I/O 2006 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 18,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Starcraft Marine Starfire Series 2009 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
ModelC-Star 1800 I/O
ModelStarfire Series
Model Year2006
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam92 in. (234 cm)
Beam85 in
Beam - Meters2.34
Beam - Meters2.16
Beam - Inches92
Beam - Inches85
Deadrise14℃
Deadrisenot available
Depth - Detail33 in. (84 cm)
Depth - Detail22 in
Depth - Centimeters83.82
Depth - Centimeters55.88
Depth - Inches33
Depth - Inches22
Weight - Detail1,725 lbs. (782.5 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg782.45
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.1725
Weight - lbs.not available
Width [transom] - Detail82 in. (208 cm) Chine Width (at transom): 78 in. (198 cm)
Width [transom] - Detail85 in
Length - Meters5.5
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet18
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Inches1
Length - Inches11
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 1 in. (5.5 m)
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Meters5.51
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Inches217
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]20 in
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thickness0.1 in
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail30 gal. (113.6 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters113.56
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal3
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max4.3 MPI 220 hp (164 kw)
Engine maxnot available
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,450 lbs. (657.7kg)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people8
Maximum people6
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over all22 ft. 3 in. (6.8 m)
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - WeightW/ 4.3 MPI Merc: 2,838 lbs. (1,287.3 kg)
Trailer - Weightnot available