Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Starcraft Marine C-Star 186 DC 2004 vs Starcraft Marine Starfire Series 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Starcraft Marine C-Star 186 DC 2004 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 186 DC 2004 carries a rated maximum of 15 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 186 DC 2004 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 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 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 186 DC
ModelStarfire Series
Model Year2004
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.34
Beam - Meters2.16
Beam - Inches92
Beam - Inches85
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 - Detailnot available
Weight - kg573.79
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.1265
Weight - lbs.not available
Height - Detail27 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters0.69
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches27
Height - Inchesnot available
Height [transom]20 in
Height [transom]20 in
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 5 in
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Meters5.61
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Inches221
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail22 in
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters55.88
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches22
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail85 in
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches11
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thickness0.1 in
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 maxnot available
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1950 lbs
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people8 persons
Maximum people6