Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Starcraft Marine Classic 140 Fish 2007 vs Starcraft Marine Pro Elite 1800 2004 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Starcraft Marine Classic 140 Fish 2007 vs Starcraft Marine Pro Elite 1800 2004 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 175 hp, the Starcraft Marine Pro Elite 1800 2004 has a 150-hp advantage over the Starcraft Marine Classic 140 Fish 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 Pro Elite 1800 2004 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Starcraft Marine Classic 140 Fish 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 Pro Elite 1800 2004 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Starcraft Marine Pro Elite 1800 2004 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 7 passengers and at 0,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Starcraft Marine Classic 140 Fish 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 Fish
ModelPro Elite 18
Model Year2007
Model Year2004
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam96 in. (244 cm)
Beam99 in
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Meters2.51
Beam - Inches96
Beam - Inches99
Weight - Detail875 lbs. (396.9 kg)
Weight - Detail1430 lbs
Weight - kg396.89
Weight - kg648.64
Weight - lbs.875
Weight - lbs.143
Height - DetailFence: 27 in. (69 cm)
Height - Detail26 in
Height - Meters0.69
Height - Meters0.66
Height - Inches27
Height - Inches26
Height [transom]20 in. (51 cm)
Height [transom]25 in
Length - Meters4.4
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet14
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Inches4
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail14 ft. 4 in. (4.4 m)
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 2 in
Length overall - Meters4.37
Length overall - Meters5.54
Length overall - Inches172
Length overall - Inches218
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise19℃
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail16 in
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.41
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] inches16
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail28 in
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.71
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches28
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typePontoon
Hull typenot available
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter23 in. (58 cm)
Tube diameternot available
Tube gauge0.080 in. (0.203 cm)
Tube gaugenot available
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 - Detail54 gal
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max25 hp (18.4 kW)
Engine max175
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters204.41
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal54
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,225 lbs. (555.7 kg)
Maximum capacity1700 lbs
Maximum people6 or 850 lbs. (385.6 kg)
Maximum people7 persons