Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Starcraft Marine Classic 180 2004 vs Starcraft Marine SLS 3 2021 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Starcraft Marine Classic 180 2004 vs Starcraft Marine SLS 3 2021 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 Classic 180 2004 carries a rated maximum of 40 hp. Engine data for the Starcraft Marine SLS 3 2021 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Starcraft Marine Classic 180 2004 is rated for 9 passengers, while the Starcraft Marine SLS 3 2021 caps at 7. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Starcraft Marine Classic 180 2004 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Starcraft Marine Classic 180 2004 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 9 passengers and at 18,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Starcraft Marine SLS 3 2021 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 7 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeStarcraft Marine
Makenot available
ModelClassic 18
Modelnot available
Model Year2004
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam96 in
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches96
Beam - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail1,165 lbs
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg528.43
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.1165
Weight - lbs.not available
Length - Feet18
Length - Feet25
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Detail25.00 ft
Length overall - Meters5.49
Length overall - Meters7.62
Length overall - Inches216
Length overall - Inches300
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter23 in
Tube diameternot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard25 ELPTO Merc
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - DetailPortable
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Drive typeOutBoard
Drive typenot available
Engine max40 hp
Engine maxnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal6
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters227.12
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,260 lbs
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people9
Maximum peoplenot available
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower