Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Starcraft Marine D Star 160 DLX SC 2006 vs Starcraft Marine Electric Deck Boat 200 IO 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Starcraft Marine D Star 160 DLX SC 2006 vs Starcraft Marine Electric Deck Boat 200 IO 2008 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Starcraft Marine D Star 160 DLX SC 2006 measures 16,0 feet overall (2006), giving it roughly 14,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Starcraft Marine Electric Deck Boat 200 IO 2008 at 2,0 feet (2008). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Starcraft Marine Electric Deck Boat 200 IO 2008 tips the scales at 2 405 lbs — 1 620 lbs less than the Starcraft Marine D Star 160 DLX SC 2006 at 785 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 Starcraft Marine D Star 160 DLX SC 2006 carries a rated maximum of 60 hp. Engine data for the Starcraft Marine Electric Deck Boat 200 IO 2008 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 Electric Deck Boat 200 IO 2008 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Starcraft Marine D Star 160 DLX SC 2006 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Starcraft Marine Electric Deck Boat 200 IO 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Starcraft Marine Electric Deck Boat 200 IO 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 12 passengers and at 2,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Starcraft Marine D Star 160 DLX SC 2006 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 6 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeStarcraft Marine
MakeStarcraft Marine
ModelD Star 160 DLX SC
ModelElectric Deck Boat 200 IO
Model Year2006
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam83 in. (210 cm)
Beam102 in. (259 cm)
Beam - Meters2.11
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches83
Beam - Inches102
Deadrise12℃
Deadrise17° (at transom)
Depth - Detail23 in. (58 cm)
Depth - Detail30 in. (76 cm)
Depth - Centimeters58.42
Depth - Centimeters76.2
Depth - Inches23
Depth - Inches3
Draft [drive up] - Detail12 in. (31 cm)
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.3
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] inches12
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail21 in. (53 cm)
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.53
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches21
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail785 lbs. (356.1 kg)
Weight - DetailBoat Only: 2,405 lbs.(1,091 kg)
Weight - kg356.07
Weight - kg1090.89
Weight - lbs.785
Weight - lbs.2405
Width [transom] - Detail80 in. (203 cm) Chine Width (at transom): 64 in. (163 cm)
Width [transom] - Detail94 in. (239 cm) Chine Width (at transom): 86 in. (218 cm)
Height [transom]20 in. (51 cm)
Height [transom]N/A
Length - Meters4.9
Length - Meters6.2
Length - Feet16
Length - Feet2
Length - Inches1
Length - Inches4
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 1 in. (4.9 m)
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 4 in. (6.2 m)
Length overall - Meters4.9
Length overall - Meters6.2
Length overall - Inches193
Length overall - Inches244
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull thickness.080 in. (.203 cm)
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - DetailPortable fuel tank; included with Mercury engine
Fuel tank capacity - DetailN/A
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeI/O
Engine max60 hp (45 kw)
Engine maxN/A
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,350 lbs. (612.4 kg)
Maximum capacity1,890 lbs. (857.3 kg)
Maximum people6
Maximum people12 or 1,700 lbs. / 12 or 771.1 kg
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over all20 ft. 6 in. (6.3 m)
Trailer - Length over all25 ft. 11 in. (7.9 m)
Trailer - WeightTowing Wt. W/60 Merc 4s EFI: 1,625 lbs. (737.1 kg)
Trailer - WeightPackage Weight w/ 5.0 MPI Merc.: 3,850 lbs. (1,746.4 kg)