Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Starcraft Marine C-Star 186 SC 2004 vs Starcraft Marine Freedom Series 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Starcraft Marine C-Star 186 SC 2004 vs Starcraft Marine Freedom 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 SC 2004 carries a rated maximum of 15 hp. Engine data for the Starcraft Marine Freedom Series 2009 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Starcraft Marine C-Star 186 SC 2004 carries 32 gallons versus 23 gallons in the Starcraft Marine Freedom Series 2009. 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 C-Star 186 SC 2004 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Starcraft Marine Freedom 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 SC 2004 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Starcraft Marine C-Star 186 SC 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 Freedom 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 SC
ModelFreedom Series
Model Year2004
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.34
Beam - Meters2.26
Beam - Inches92
Beam - Inches89
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 - Detailnot available
Weight - kg551.11
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.1215
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 - Detail23 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters121.13
Fuel tank capacity - Liters87.06
Fuel tank capacity - Gal32
Fuel tank capacity - Gal23
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
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Length over all22 ft. 11 in
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - WeightTowing Weight: 2,013 lbs