The Starcraft Marine Classic 200 2 Point 2007 is a pontoon design and the Starcraft Marine Sport Runabout 172 OB Sport 2013 is a modified-V design, so you're likely deciding between two noticeably different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.

Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Starcraft Marine Classic 200 2 Point 2007 measures 20,0 feet overall (2007), giving it roughly 3,2 additional feet of deck space compared to the Starcraft Marine Sport Runabout 172 OB Sport 2013 at 16,8 feet (2013). At 1 545 lbs and 1 520 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class - either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.

The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 130 hp, the Starcraft Marine Sport Runabout 172 OB Sport 2013 has a 70-hp advantage over the Starcraft Marine Classic 200 2 Point 2007's 60-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 Classic 200 2 Point 2007 is rated for 9 passengers, while the Starcraft Marine Sport Runabout 172 OB Sport 2013 caps at 8. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Starcraft Marine Classic 200 2 Point 2007 could be the deciding factor.