Matching a deep vee Starcraft Marine Crossover 220 SCX I/O 2013 against a pontoon Starcraft Marine Elite 226 RE 2007 means you're likely deciding between two genuinely different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.

On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Starcraft Marine Crossover 220 SCX I/O 2013 at 21,6 ft versus Starcraft Marine Elite 226 RE 2007 at 22,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Starcraft Marine Elite 226 RE 2007 tips the scales at 2 315 lbs — 2 280 lbs less than the Starcraft Marine Crossover 220 SCX I/O 2013 at 35 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 320 hp, the Starcraft Marine Crossover 220 SCX I/O 2013 has a 195-hp advantage over the Starcraft Marine Elite 226 RE 2007's 125-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 5 gal and 3 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.

For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Starcraft Marine Crossover 220 SCX I/O 2013 is rated for 13 passengers, while the Starcraft Marine Elite 226 RE 2007 caps at 12. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Starcraft Marine Crossover 220 SCX I/O 2013 could be the deciding factor.