Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Starcraft Marine C-Star 186 DC 2004 vs Starcraft Marine SF Series 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Starcraft Marine C-Star 186 DC 2004 vs Starcraft Marine SF Series 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.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 15 hp for the Starcraft Marine C-Star 186 DC 2004 and 35 hp for the Starcraft Marine SF Series 2012. Real-world performance will come down more to which motor is actually bolted on, its load at the time, and whether it's a 4-stroke or 2-stroke setup.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Starcraft Marine C-Star 186 DC 2004 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Starcraft Marine SF Series 2012 caps at 3. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Starcraft Marine C-Star 186 DC 2004 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Starcraft Marine C-Star 186 DC 2004 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 0,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Starcraft Marine SF Series 2012 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 3 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeStarcraft Marine
MakeStarcraft Marine
ModelC-Star 186 DC
ModelSF Series
Model Year2004
Model Year2012
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.34
Beam - Meters1.73
Beam - Inches92
Beam - Inches68
Deadrise15℃
Deadrisenot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail13 in
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.33
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] inches13
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail25 in
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.64
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches25
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail1265 lbs
Weight - Detail185 lbs
Weight - kg573.79
Weight - kg83.91
Weight - lbs.1265
Weight - lbs.185
Height - Detail27 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters0.69
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches27
Height - Inchesnot available
Height [transom]20 in
Height [transom]LS / SS bracket height
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 5 in
Length overall - Detail14 ft. 2 in
Length overall - Meters5.61
Length overall - Meters4.32
Length overall - Inches221
Length overall - Inches17
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail30 in
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters76.2
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches3
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail60 in
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet14.17
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thickness0.064 in. bottom gauge 0.060 in. side gauge 0.064 rib gauge
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail32 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters121.13
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal32
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Engine max15
Engine max35 hp
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1950 lbs
Maximum capacity1,000 lbs
Maximum people8 persons
Maximum people3