Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Starcraft Marine C-Star 186 SC 2004 vs Starcraft Marine Elite 246 RE 2005 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Starcraft Marine C-Star 186 SC 2004 vs Starcraft Marine Elite 246 RE 2005 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 135 hp, the Starcraft Marine Elite 246 RE 2005 has a 120-hp advantage over the Starcraft Marine C-Star 186 SC 2004's 15-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Starcraft Marine C-Star 186 SC 2004 carries 32 gallons versus 3 gallons in the Starcraft Marine Elite 246 RE 2005. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Starcraft Marine Elite 246 RE 2005 is rated for 14 passengers, while the Starcraft Marine C-Star 186 SC 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 Elite 246 RE 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Starcraft Marine Elite 246 RE 2005 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 14 passengers and at 24,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Starcraft Marine C-Star 186 SC 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 186 SC
ModelElite 246 RE
Model Year2004
Model Year2005
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam92 in
Beam102 in. (259 cm)
Beam - Meters2.34
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches92
Beam - Inches102
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 - Detail1215 lbs
Weight - Detail2,417 lbs. (1,096.4 kg)
Weight - kg551.11
Weight - kg1096.33
Weight - lbs.1215
Weight - lbs.2417
Height - Detail27 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters0.69
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches27
Height - Inchesnot available
Height [transom]20 in
Height [transom]not available
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 5 in
Length overall - Detail24 ft. 3 in. (7.3 m)
Length overall - Meters5.61
Length overall - Meters7.39
Length overall - Inches221
Length overall - Inches291
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters7.3
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet24
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches3
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialnot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail32 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail30 gal. (113.6 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters121.13
Fuel tank capacity - Liters113.56
Fuel tank capacity - Gal32
Fuel tank capacity - Gal3
Engine max15
Engine max135 hp (100 kw)
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutBoard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1950 lbs
Maximum capacity2,590 lbs. (1,174.8 kg)
Maximum people8 persons
Maximum people14
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameternot available
Tube diameter25 in. (64 cm)