Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Starcraft Marine Crossover 200 SCX OB 2013 vs Starcraft Marine Futura 180 SC 2004 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Starcraft Marine Crossover 200 SCX OB 2013 vs Starcraft Marine Futura 180 SC 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 225 hp, the Starcraft Marine Crossover 200 SCX OB 2013 has a 223-hp advantage over the Starcraft Marine Futura 180 SC 2004's 2-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Starcraft Marine Futura 180 SC 2004 carries 52 gallons versus 5 gallons in the Starcraft Marine Crossover 200 SCX OB 2013. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Starcraft Marine Crossover 200 SCX OB 2013 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Starcraft Marine Futura 180 SC 2004 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 Crossover 200 SCX OB 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Starcraft Marine Crossover 200 SCX OB 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 12 passengers and at 20,3 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Starcraft Marine Futura 180 SC 2004 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
MakeStarcraft Marine
ModelCrossover 200 SCX OB
ModelFutura 180 SC
Model Year2013
Model Year2004
Measurements / Dimensions
Weight - Detail2,715 lbs
Weight - Detail1330 lbs
Weight - kg1231.5
Weight - kg603.28
Weight - lbs.2715
Weight - lbs.133
Length - Feet20.33
Length - Feetnot available
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 4 in
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 2 in
Length overall - Meters6.2
Length overall - Meters5.54
Length overall - Inches244
Length overall - Inches218
Beamnot available
Beam100 in
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.54
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches1
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise19℃
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail17 in
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.43
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] inches17
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail29 in
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.74
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches29
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail24 in
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters0.61
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches24
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]25 in
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine makeMercury
Engine makenot available
Engine model150XL FourStroke
Engine modelnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail50 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail52 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters189.27
Fuel tank capacity - Liters196.84
Fuel tank capacity - Gal5
Fuel tank capacity - Gal52
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max225 hp
Engine max2
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,890 lbs
Maximum capacity1700 lbs
Maximum people12
Maximum people7 persons