Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Starcraft Marine Classic 180 RE 2007 vs Starcraft Marine SLS 3 2022 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Starcraft Marine Classic 180 RE 2007 vs Starcraft Marine SLS 3 2022 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 250 hp, the Starcraft Marine SLS 3 2022 has a 200-hp advantage over the Starcraft Marine Classic 180 RE 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: The Starcraft Marine SLS 3 2022 at 24,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Starcraft Marine Classic 180 RE 2007 at 18,0 ft wins on trailering ease, likely lower purchase price, and simpler docking — a solid choice for a buyer who wants more boat for less money.
General Boat Info
MakeStarcraft Marine
Makenot available
ModelClassic 180 RE
Modelnot available
Model Year2007
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam96 in. (244 cm)
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches96
Beam - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail1,535 lbs. (696.3 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg696.26
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.1535
Weight - lbs.not available
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]not available
Length - Meters5.5
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet18
Length - Feet24
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 0 in. (5.5 m)
Length overall - Detail24.00 ft
Length overall - Meters5.49
Length overall - Meters7.32
Length overall - Inches216
Length overall - Inches288
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialnot available
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 - Detailnot available
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeoutboard
Engine max50 hp (38 kW)
Engine maxnot available
Engine makenot available
Engine makeYamaha
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower250 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,475 lbs. (669.1 kg)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people7 or 950 lbs. (430.9 kg)
Maximum peoplenot available
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower