Both the Starcraft Marine Electro-Star Series 2009 and the Starcraft Marine STX 2050 2012 are modified-V designs, the first built in fibreglass and the second in aluminium, so the buying decision usually comes down to a handful of practical questions: how many people are you putting on the water, how far do you trailer, and what does your tow vehicle weigh?
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department - Starcraft Marine Electro-Star Series 2009 at 20,0 ft versus Starcraft Marine STX 2050 2012 at 20,2 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Starcraft Marine Electro-Star Series 2009 tips the scales at 2 405 lbs - 870 lbs more than the Starcraft Marine STX 2050 2012 at 1 535 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 STX 2050 2012 tops out at 250 hp. Engine specs for the Starcraft Marine Electro-Star Series 2009 aren't listed - confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Starcraft Marine Electro-Star Series 2009 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Starcraft Marine STX 2050 2012 caps at 10. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Starcraft Marine Electro-Star Series 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Starcraft Marine Electro-Star Series 2009 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 12 passengers and at 20,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Starcraft Marine STX 2050 2012 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 10 that costs less to run day-to-day.