Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Starcraft Marine Classic 140 Cruise 2007 vs Starcraft Marine Limited 240 4 Point 2006 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Starcraft Marine Classic 140 Cruise 2007 vs Starcraft Marine Limited 240 4 Point 2006 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Starcraft Marine Limited 240 4 Point 2006 measures 24,0 feet overall (2006), giving it roughly 10,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Starcraft Marine Classic 140 Cruise 2007 at 14,0 feet (2007). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Starcraft Marine Limited 240 4 Point 2006 tips the scales at 2 315 lbs — 1 440 lbs less than the Starcraft Marine Classic 140 Cruise 2007 at 875 lbs. That difference is meaningful if you're working within a half-ton or three-quarter-ton truck's tow rating, especially once you factor in a motor, gear, and fuel.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 135 hp, the Starcraft Marine Limited 240 4 Point 2006 has a 110-hp advantage over the Starcraft Marine Classic 140 Cruise 2007's 25-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Starcraft Marine Limited 240 4 Point 2006 is rated for 14 passengers, while the Starcraft Marine Classic 140 Cruise 2007 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 Limited 240 4 Point 2006 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Starcraft Marine Limited 240 4 Point 2006 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 Classic 140 Cruise 2007 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
ModelClassic 140 Cruise
ModelLimited 240 4 Point
Model Year2007
Model Year2006
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam96 in. (244 cm)
Beam102 in. (259 cm)
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches96
Beam - Inches102
Weight - Detail875 lbs. (396.9 kg)
Weight - Detail2,315 lbs. (1,050.1 kg)
Weight - kg396.89
Weight - kg1050.07
Weight - lbs.875
Weight - lbs.2315
Height - DetailFence: 27 in. (69 cm)
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters0.69
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches27
Height - Inchesnot available
Height [transom]20 in. (51 cm)
Height [transom]20 in. (51 cm)
Length - Meters4.4
Length - Meters7.4
Length - Feet14
Length - Feet24
Length - Inches4
Length - Inches3
Length overall - Detail14 ft. 4 in. (4.4 m)
Length overall - Detail24 ft. 3 in. (7.4 m)
Length overall - Meters4.37
Length overall - Meters7.39
Length overall - Inches172
Length overall - Inches291
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail27 in. (69 cm)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters68.58
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches27
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialnot available
Hull typePontoon
Hull typenot available
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter23 in. (58 cm)
Tube diameter25 in. (64 cm)
Tube gauge0.080 in. (0.203 cm)
Tube gauge0.080 in. (.203 cm)
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard9.9 EL Merc (7.3 kW) (includes propeller)
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - DetailRequires portable fuel tank
Fuel tank capacity - Detail24 gal. (90.8 l)
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max25 hp (18.4 kW)
Engine max135 hp (100 kw)
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters90.85
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal24
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,225 lbs. (555.7 kg)
Maximum capacity2,590 lbs. (1,174.8 kg)
Maximum people6 or 850 lbs. (385.6 kg)
Maximum people14