The Starcraft Marine Classic 240 2004 vs Starcraft Marine Majestic 236 2011 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department - Starcraft Marine Classic 240 2004 at 24,0 ft versus Starcraft Marine Majestic 236 2011 at 23,3 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Starcraft Marine Majestic 236 2011 tips the scales at 2 600 lbs - 708 lbs less than the Starcraft Marine Classic 240 2004 at 1 892 lbs. That difference is meaningful if you're working within a half-ton or three-quarter-ton truck's tow rating, especially once you factor in a motor, gear, and fuel.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 200 hp, the Starcraft Marine Majestic 236 2011 has a 140-hp advantage over the Starcraft Marine Classic 240 2004'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 Majestic 236 2011 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Starcraft Marine Classic 240 2004 caps at 11. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Starcraft Marine Majestic 236 2011 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Starcraft Marine Majestic 236 2011 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 12 passengers and at 23,3 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Starcraft Marine Classic 240 2004 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 11 that costs less to run day-to-day.