Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Starcraft Marine Classic 180 RE Fish 2007 vs Starcraft Marine Pro Elite 1800 2004 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Starcraft Marine Classic 180 RE 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 125-hp advantage over the Starcraft Marine Classic 180 RE Fish 2007's 50-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
Both boats are rated for 7 passengers — a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.
Bottom line: Performance buyers should lean toward the Starcraft Marine Pro Elite 1800 2004 and its 175-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the Starcraft Marine Classic 180 RE Fish 2007 with its 50-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.
General Boat Info
MakeStarcraft Marine
MakeStarcraft Marine
ModelClassic 180 RE 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 - Detail1,535 lbs. (696.3 kg)
Weight - Detail1430 lbs
Weight - kg696.26
Weight - kg648.64
Weight - lbs.1535
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 - Meters5.5
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet18
Length - Feetnot available
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 0 in. (5.5 m)
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 2 in
Length overall - Meters5.49
Length overall - Meters5.54
Length overall - Inches216
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 standard25 ELPTO Merc (19 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 max50 hp (38 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 capacity1,475 lbs. (669.1 kg)
Maximum capacity1700 lbs
Maximum people7 or 950 lbs. (430.9 kg)
Maximum people7 persons